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Git and GitHub Complete Master Class Specialization

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Git and GitHub Complete Master Class Specialization

Master Git and GitHub for Software Projects. Learn Git fundamentals, advanced branching, and GitHub collaboration tools for developers.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master Git basics, including commits, branching, and merging.

  • Configure and set up Git and GitHub on different platforms.

  • Efficiently use GitHub’s advanced features like pull requests and Issues.

  • Resolve conflicts and manage complex workflows using Git tools.

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August 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand Git's core concepts and its version control features.

  • Set up and configure Git on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

  • Initialize, configure, and manage Git repositories for project versioning.

  • Use GitHub for collaboration, including forking, cloning, and managing remote repositories.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unix Commands
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Software Configuration Management
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: GitHub
Category: Software Versioning
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Version Control
Category: File Management

What you'll learn

  • Perform advanced Git branching, merging, cherry-picking, and conflict resolution techniques.

  • Configure Git with SSH for secure collaboration and repository access.

  • Set up and use diff and merge tools like p4merge to resolve code conflicts visually.

  • Customize Git environments with editors, Bash prompts, and Git configuration options.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Development Environment
Category: Version Control
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Software Configuration Management
Category: GitHub
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Software Development Tools

What you'll learn

  • Learn to rewrite commit history using rebase and amend commands for cleaner project history.

  • Master advanced Git techniques like stashing, applying changes, and managing multiple work environments.

  • Become proficient in advanced GitHub features including pull requests, issues, and templates for collaborative development.

  • Learn to configure and host websites using GitHub Pages, and enhance them with custom domains and subdomains.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Technical Documentation
Category: Code Review
Category: Software Documentation
Category: Software Development Tools

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