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GitHub Basics Guide

  • What is GitHub?**​

    • Definition: GitHub is a web-based platform used for version control and collaboration. It allows multiple people to work together on projects from anywhere.
    • Importance in Software Development: Discuss how GitHub facilitates collaboration, version control, and code sharing.

Fundamentals of Version Control with Git**​

  • What is Version Control?**​

    • Explanation of version control systems and their importance in tracking and managing changes to software code.

  • Introduction to Git**​

    • Brief history and purpose of Git as a version control system.

Key Concepts​

  • Repositories: Explain what a repository is, including the concept of local vs. remote repositories.
  • Branches: Definition and purpose of branches in Git.
  • Commits: Understanding commits as snapshots of your work.
  • Pull Requests: What they are and how they're used for proposing changes and reviewing code.
  • Merging: The process of incorporating changes from one branch into another.

The GitHub Workflow**​

Overview of a typical GitHub workflow, including cloning, branching, committing, pushing, and creating pull requests.