Fundamentals of Git Source Control Management

🌟 Course Title: Fundamentals of Git Source Control Management

🚀 Course Headline: A Concise Introduction to Git 📚 specifically designed for Visual Learners!

📄 Course Description: Dive into the world of version control with our engaging and comprehensive online course, "Fundamentals of Git Source Control Management." Taught by a seasoned NASA engineer, this course is tailored to demystify Git for beginners and provide advanced insights for intermediate users.

Why This Course?

• Core Principles Focus: Master the core concepts of Git SCM early on: understand the intricacies of commits, parental relationships, and branches from the get-go.
• Hands-On Learning: With 8 practical exercises designed to complement the video content, you'll apply what you learn in real-time alongside the instructor.
• Expert Guidance: Learn from a NASA engineer who has navigated complex codebases and can guide you through Git's powerful features.
• Skill Mastery: By course completion, you'll be equipped with the skills to confidently manage Git in any software project, whether it's new or legacy.

What You'll Cover:

✨ Terminology and Common Commands 🔍

• Get familiar with the key terms and fundamental commands in Git.

🌱 Understanding Commits & the Tree 🌳

• Learn how to record changes in your code as commits and navigate the tree structure of your repository.

⏰ Git Tags 🚫

• Understand how to mark specific points in your project's history with tags, creating bookmarks for important versions.

🍃 Understanding Git Branches 🌱

• Dive into the world of branches and learn how they enable parallel development streams.

🤝 Remotes and Sharing Branches 🌐

• Discover how to collaborate with others using remotes, and effectively share your branches across different environments.

👀 Git diff and difftool 🔍

• Explore the powerful diff tool that highlights changes in a readable format, helping you understand exactly what's been altered.

🧩 Merge Conflict Resolution 🔨

• Learn to resolve merge conflicts with confidence and maintain a clean codebase.

🎨 Merging vs. Rebasing ➕🔄

• Decide between merging and rebasing, understanding the use cases for each approach.

📦 The Git Index 💾

• Understand how the index acts as a staging area, preparing commits to be added to the repository's history.

🏗️ Best Practices 🛠️

• Adopt best practices in version control to enhance your workflow efficiency and maintain pristine project integrity.

Embark on your Git journey with confidence, knowing that each step you take is guided by expert instruction and hands-on practice. Enroll now and become a master of Git SCM! 🚀✨