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CourseLearn Git: Branching and Collaboration
Learn how to create, merge, clone, and fetch Git branches to collaborate with other developers.
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary1 hourProjects
4Prerequisites
1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Git: Branching and Collaboration:- Learn GitHub: Introduction
About this course
Continue your Git learning journey with Learn Git: Branching and Collaboration. Learn more about creating and managing remote branches and how you can use them to work with others.
Skills you'll gain
Create new branches
Merge branches together
Clone remote branches
Fetch from remote branches
Syllabus
2 lessons • 4 projects • 2 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
- practice Project
Ruby Time Calculator
In this project, we're going to practice merge conflicts in Git so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Merge conflicts are common when you work with many people on the same code. Practicing how to deal with them now will save you time later on. - practice Project
Birthday Party
In this project, we're going to practice merging to master in Git so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Learning how to merge your branch to master will allow you safely include your code with the main codebase. - practice Project
JavaScript Homework
Use Git collaboration skills to make comments on a programming student's JavaScript homework.
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Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
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