Git For Beginners 2025

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

What you'll learn

The fundamentals of version control and why Git is essential in modern development.

The difference between Git and GitHub and when to use each.

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

How to create, clone, and manage Git repositories, both locally and on GitHub.

Essential Git commands such as init, add, commit, push, pull, status, and log.

How to create and work with branches to develop features independently.

How to perform pull requests, merge changes, and resolve conflicts.

Using GitHub Desktop and Git Bash to manage code changes.

How to upload projects to GitHub and organize repositories.

Working with GitHub extensions and GitHub Copilot to enhance development productivity.

Best practices for commit messages, collaboration, and maintaining a clean project history.

Contributing to open-source projects through forking, issues, and code reviews.

Requirements

No prior experience with Git or GitHub is required – this course is designed for absolute beginners.

Basic computer literacy – you should be comfortable using a computer, navigating files and folders, and installing software.

A computer with internet access – to install Git, VS Code, and access GitHub.

Willingness to learn and practice – hands-on exercises are included to help reinforce concepts.

Description

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 GitHubWhy developers use Git and GitHubHow to install Visual Studio Code, Node.js/npm, and GitSetting up a GitHub accountExploring repositories and working with basic Git commandsCreating and managing branchesWorking with pull requests, forks, and issuesResolving merge conflicts and understanding issue trackingUploading projects to GitHubUsing Git Bash and GitHub DesktopExploring GitHub extensions and GitHub CopilotFinal review of Git and GitHub workflowsThis 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.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to Git & GitHub

Lecture 2 The impact of Git & GitHub

Lecture 3 Git vs. GitHub

Lecture 4 Why developers need Git and GitHub

Section 2: Installation and Account Setup

Lecture 5 Required installations

Lecture 6 Installation of Visual Studio Code and Node.js/npm

Lecture 7 Git installation

Lecture 8 GitHub account setup

Section 3: Basics of GitHub

Lecture 9 Repository preview

Lecture 10 Branches

Lecture 11 Pull requests

Lecture 12 Issues

Lecture 13 Forks

Lecture 14 Issue resolution

Lecture 15 Final overview of GitHub

Section 4: Git Command Line Interface (CLI)

Lecture 16 Git and command line

Lecture 17 Basic repository commands in Git

Lecture 18 Explanation of Git commands

Lecture 19 Adding an app in Git

Lecture 20 Uploading a project through GitHub

Section 5: Other GitHub Tools

Lecture 21 GitHub desktop

Lecture 22 Git Bash

Lecture 23 GitHub extensions

Lecture 24 GitHub Copilot

Section 6: Conclusion

Lecture 25 Conclusion

Absolute beginners who want to learn Git and GitHub from scratch,Students and self-taught developers looking to understand version control,Aspiring software engineers and web developers preparing for collaborative projects,Freelancers and hobbyists who want to manage their code effectively,Anyone contributing to open-source projects and needs to understand forks, pull requests, and collaboration workflows,Project managers, designers, or non-developers who work with development teams and want to understand how version control works