Git is a distributed version control system that tracks code changes and enables collaborative development. It supports branching, merging, and maintaining a complete project history while allowing offline work with local repositories. Git is fast, flexible, and the most popular version control system for modern software projects.
Module 1: Introduction to Version Control and Git
- What is Version Control and Why is it Important?
- Centralized vs. Distributed Version Control Systems
- Introduction to Git: History, Features, and Benefits
- Installing Git on Windows, macOS, Linux
- Git Configuration (User Name, Email)
- Case Study: "Awesome Project" — A Simple Web Application
Module 2: Basic Git Commands and Workflow
- Creating a New Repository:
git init - Cloning an Existing Repository:
git clone - Concepts: Working Directory, Staging Area, Repository
- Adding Files to Staging:
git add - Committing Changes:
git commit - Viewing History:
git log
Module 3: Working with Branches
- What are Branches and Why Use Them?
- Creating a Branch:
git branch - Switching Branches:
git checkout - Making Changes on a Branch
- Merging Branches:
git merge - Deleting Branches:
git branch -d
Module 4: Collaboration with Remote Repositories
- Understanding Remotes: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- Adding a Remote:
git remote add - Pushing to Remote:
git push - Pulling from Remote:
git pull - Fetching from Remote:
git fetch - Resolving Merge Conflicts
Module 5: Undoing Changes
- Discarding Working Directory Changes:
git checkout -- <file> - Unstaging Files:
git reset HEAD <file> - Reverting a Commit:
git revert - Resetting to a Previous Commit:
git reset(soft, mixed, hard) - Recovering Lost Commits:
git reflog
Module 6: Ignoring Files and Best Practices
- Creating a
.gitignoreFile - Ignoring Files and Patterns
- Global
.gitignore - Best Practices for Commit Messages
- Using Git with IDEs (VS Code, IntelliJ, etc.)
- Introduction to Git Workflows: Centralized, Feature Branching
Module 7: Advanced Git Concepts (Beginner Level)
- Stashing Changes:
git stash - Tagging Releases:
git tag - Exploring Git GUI Clients (Optional)
- Contributing to Open Source Projects: Basic Workflow
- Troubleshooting Common Git Issues
- Review: Applying Git to the "Awesome Project" Case Study
