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CourseLearn GitHub: Introduction
Learn how to use GitHub, a service that allows you to host and share your code.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 3 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn GitHub: Introduction:- Learn Git: Introduction
About this course
Continue your Git learning journey with Learn GitHub: Introduction. GitHub is a popular hosting service that allows you to store your local Git repositories in the cloud. Gain access to the massive community of developers around the world who openly share their code, projects, and software development tools with each other.
Skills you'll gain
Create a GitHub account
Use markdown to format text
Commit using the command line
Syllabus
1 lessons • 1 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.
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