Git and GitHub for Beginners: From start to star

Master the basics of Git, GitHub, and version control—no prior experience needed.

Git and GitHub for Beginners: From start to star

Git and GitHub for Beginners: From start to star udemy course

Master the basics of Git, GitHub, and version control—no prior experience needed.

Git for Beginners is a comprehensive and beginner-friendly course designed to introduce you to Git and GitHub—two essential tools for developers in modern software development. Whether you're a coding student, aspiring developer, or freelancer, this course will help you gain a solid foundation in version control and collaborative coding practices.

With over 2 hours of video content, this course walks you through every key concept and practical step, starting from the very basics. You’ll learn how to install Git, use GitHub, understand the command line, and perform essential version control operations confidently.

What You Will Learn:

  • The difference between Git and GitHub

  • Why developers use Git and GitHub

  • How to install Visual Studio Code, Node.js/npm, and Git

  • Setting up a GitHub account

  • Exploring repositories and working with basic Git commands

  • Creating and managing branches

  • Working with pull requests, forks, and issues

  • Resolving merge conflicts and understanding issue tracking

  • Uploading projects to GitHub

  • Using Git Bash and GitHub Desktop

  • Exploring GitHub extensions and GitHub Copilot

  • Final review of Git and GitHub workflows

This course includes step-by-step tutorials, hands-on demonstrations, and practical examples that make it easy to follow along. You'll also gain experience in managing repositories, collaborating with others, and troubleshooting common issues.

By the end of the course, you will be confident using Git from the command line, navigating GitHub effectively, and applying version control best practices to your projects. Whether you are contributing to open-source projects or working on personal codebases, the skills you gain here will support your development journey.

Enroll today to master Git and GitHub from scratch and take your first step toward becoming a more productive and collaborative developer.