Using Git for DevOps: Using Git Effectively
Become proficient in Git for DevOps, including repository management, Git commands, GUI, distributed workflows, branching, Git server protocols, and Gitflow.
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Approx. 1 hourCertificate of completion
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About this course
This course explores the role of Git, a tool to manage and track changes in your source code throughout the DevOps lifecycle. You will learn which frameworks work effectively with Git. The 11-video course shows learners how to set up Git and create repositories, track files, and commit files. You will examine how to work with Git commands and the GUI (graphical user interface) to manage repositories. Next, learn to use the bare, local, remote, and upstream repositories that are available in Git. This course covers the features of distributed workflows that can be used to implement a flexible approach for project collaboration. You will learn how to use Git to create and manage branches, and the Gitflow tool to adopt a predefined standard branching approach. Learners will work with Git commands to create, switch, and merge branches. Finally, you will learn the protocols and commands to use Git server transfer data from the developer's system to the Git server or centralized repository.
Learning objectives
- Discover the key concepts covered in this course
- Describe the role of git in the devops lifecycle and list the products and frameworks that can help you use git effectively
- Recall the essential terminologies that are used in git for version control and source code management
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In this course, you'll watch videos created by industry-leading experts for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. They'll cover key concepts, go through sample applications, prepare you for industry certifications, and more. Watch on any device — whenever and wherever you want — to learn at your own pace.
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Top 15 Git Interview Questions (& Answers) to Help You Ace Your Technical Interview
Almost every development team depends on Git for version control and seamless collaboration between team members. It’s the industry standard for tracking changes in any set of files. So if you’re pursuing a position on a dev team — from Software Developer to DevOps Engineer to Technical Writer — experience with Git will likely be a prerequisite for the job. And it’s more than likely that you’ll be asked questions to test your skills and knowledge of Git during your technical interview.
One of the best ways to prepare for an interview is to review commonly asked questions and practice answering them out loud. You can set up a mock interview with our AI-powered Interview Simulator and get practice responding to common interview questions. With the Interview Simulator, you can customize the circumstances based on the role and your experience, and try responding in writing or by speaking. All this practice will help you feel less nervous when the time comes to interview in front of your potential new employer.
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