About this Course

This hands-on guided project is designed to introduce learners to GitHub, an essential tool used by millions of developers and organizations worldwide for source code management and collaboration. Throughout this course, participants will learn how to effectively use GitHub's web-based features to manage software projects. By the end of this course, participants will have a foundational understanding of GitHub and be prepared to explore its more advanced functionalities.

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to GitHub, focusing on the fundamental aspects needed for setting up a GitHub account, managing repositories, branches, merges, and pull requests. With an emphasis on practical application, this course requires no prior coding experience, making it ideal for beginners. All the necessary technologies are preinstalled in the provided lab environment, enabling a smooth learning experience.

What Students Will Learn

• Understand the purposes and benefits of using GitHub.
• Create and configure a GitHub account.
• Establish and manage repositories and branches.
• Navigate the complexities of merge and pull request operations.

Prerequisites

No previous coding experience is necessary to take this course. A fundamental understanding of how web applications work may be beneficial but is not required. The course is designed using user-friendly interfaces, suitable for beginners.

Course Content

• Setting up a GitHub Account
• Creating and Managing Repositories
• Branch Management and Merging
• Understanding and Handling Pull Requests

Intended Audience

This course is ideally suited for aspiring Software Developers, IT Professionals, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and anyone interested in understanding and using version control systems for better management and collaboration on projects.

Application of Learned Skills

Upon completion, participants can apply their skills to manage software development projects more efficiently, collaborate on coding projects, contribute to open-source initiatives, and improve their professional networking within the tech community.