Introduction to Git

Git    |    Beginner
  • 16 videos | 56m 7s
  • Includes Assessment
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Being able to leverage the power of Git empowers software developers and streamlines the versioning process. Discover how to install and configure Git, explore different editors, and discover repositories and aliases.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Describe the purpose and value of version control in software development
    Specify what git is and what it can do
    Define the terms commonly used in software development with git
    Describe the steps for installing git
    Specify how to modify the basic configuration settings of git
    Define line endings and how they should be considered in git development
    Specify how to cache your password so you don't have to continually type it in git
    Define text editors that can be used with git, including vi, emacs, and other common editors
  • Describe how to change the default text editor in git
    Specify how to install a third-party text editor like adobe brackets
    Describe how to create repositories with git
    Specify how to clone repositories with git
    Define how to configure advanced settings in git
    Specify how to create aliases using git
    Describe how to check status using git
    Demonstrate how to set up and configure git

IN THIS COURSE

  • 3m 55s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the purpose and value of version control in software development. FREE ACCESS
  • 2m 40s
    After completing this video, you will be able to specify what Git is and what it can do. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Common Git Terms
    4m 28s
    In this video, learn how to define the terms commonly used in software development with Git. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Installing Git
    4m 27s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the steps for installing Git. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Configuring Git
    2m 40s
    After completing this video, you will be able to specify how to modify the basic configuration settings of Git. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Line Endings
    2m 58s
    In this video, you will learn about line endings and how they should be considered in Git development. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Caching Passwords
    1m 36s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to specify how to cache your password so you won't have to continually type it in Git. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Git Text Editors
    2m 38s
    Learn how to define text editors that can be used with Git, including vi, Emacs, and other common editors. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Changing the Default Editor
    4m 21s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe how to change the default text editor in Git. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Installing a Text Editor
    1m 23s
    After completing this video, you will be able to specify how to install a third-party text editor, like Adobe Brackets. FREE ACCESS
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    11.  Creating Repositories
    5m 11s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe how to create repositories using Git. FREE ACCESS
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    12.  Cloning Repositories
    2m 58s
    After completing this video, you will be able to clone repositories with Git. FREE ACCESS
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    13.  Advanced Configuration
    4m 18s
    In this video, you will learn how to configure advanced settings in Git. FREE ACCESS
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    14.  Creating Aliases
    4m
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to specify how to create aliases using Git. FREE ACCESS
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    15.  Checking Status
    3m 36s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe how to check the status using Git. FREE ACCESS
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    16.  Exercise: Set up and Configure Git
    4m 59s
    In this video, you will learn how to set up and configure Git. FREE ACCESS

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