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CourseLearn GitHub: Introduction
Learn how to use GitHub, a service that allows you to host and share your code.
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BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary1 hourPrerequisites
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
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