Free
CourseLearn Git: Introduction
Learn how to track changes in your code and switch between different versions with Git, an open-source version control system.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 6 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
None
About this course
Ready to start your journey into Git? Take Learn Git: Introduction — with Git, you can keep track of changes to your code using their industry-standard version control system. Switch between different versions of your code and branch off to create new features while preserving a main working copy.
Skills you'll gain
See the basic Git workflow
Use Git commands
Make your first commit
Undo changes to your code
Syllabus
2 lessons • 4 projects • 2 quizzesThe platform
Hands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Projects in this course
- Project
Manhattan Zoo
Use Git to keep track of changes made to a Manhattan Zoo document. - Project
SnapFit Robots, Inc.
Use Git to help draft customer documents for SnapFit Robots, Inc. - Project
Poem Fiasco
In this project, we're going to practice resetting HEAD in Git so you can hone your skills and feel confident taking them to the real world. Why? Whenever you have problems with your code and you want to start over, resetting to the HEAD is a great option.
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