Git for Windows: Step-By-Step Mastery using Commands and GUI

🚀 Course Title: Git for Windows: Step-By-Step Mastery using Commands and GUI

🎓 Course Headline: Start from nothing and master the foundation of Git source control, GitHub service, graphical clients, and related tools tailored specifically for Windows users!

🎉 What You'll Learn

Course Introduction and Overview:

• Get an introduction to Git source control and what this course will cover.

Installation Process:

• Follow along with step-by-step instructions or watch installation videos for setting up Git on your Windows machine.

Git Bash Orientation:

• A quick guide for beginners to get familiar with the command line/Bash shell environment.

Quick Start Workflow:

• Jump right into the most common Git workflow by signing up for GitHub, creating a repository, cloning it locally, making changes, and pushing them back to GitHub.

Command Line Workflow:

• Perform all the basic Git operations using the Windows Command Prompt and PowerShell to demonstrate that Git commands are consistent across different shells.

Text Editor Setup (Atom):

• Learn how to set up a text editor that works well with Git for your coding projects.

Basic Commands:

• Master the essential Git commands to start, manage, and commit new projects.

Comparisons in Git:

• Learn how to compare different states of your files and directories within Git.

Branching and Merging:

• Understand the ins and outs of branching, merging, and resolving conflicts with visual tools.

Graphical Clients:

• Explore various Git graphical clients, starting with the official Git GUI client for Windows.

Shell and File Explorer Integration:

• Utilize Git for Windows' default integration or dive deeper with TortoiseGit for a more visual approach to Git operations.

📚 Course Features:

Presentations:

• Minimally used to convey key concepts without relying on traditional slide-based presentations.

Screencasts:

• Over 6 hours of detailed video training showing each command and action in real-time, with high-quality 1080p / Full HD resolution for crystal clear viewing.

Supplemental Materials:

• Access to attachments, document lectures, and additional resources to aid your learning experience.

💡 Why Take This Course?

• Comprehensive Learning: No prior knowledge required, emerge with a solid understanding of Git and related tools.
• Versatile Skills: Most concepts transfer across operating systems, making you adaptable to different environments.
• Hands-On Experience: Real-world scenarios and practical exercises ensure you can confidently use Git in your projects.
• Engaging Content: Screencasts and high-quality video content make learning engaging and easy to follow.
• Ongoing Updates: The course will expand with more topics, materials, and bonus content regularly!

👫 Join a Community of Learners

• Interactive Q&A: Engage with other students and the instructor through course discussions.
• Feedback Matters: Your input can shape the evolution of the course content.

Get ready to dive into the world of Git for Windows and take your source control skills to the next level! 🌟