Beginner

Table of Contents

To navigate, simply click on the title or topic below. Each document is in the order in which they should be read.

Introduction to Version Control and Git

• Version Control vs Source Control
• Why Git Matters
• Why Use Git
• Benefits of Using Git
• Basic Git Terminology
• The Git Workflow Mental Model

Installing Git

• Installing Git on Windows
• Installing Git on Linux
• Installing Git on MacOS
• Verifying Version and Installation
• Configuring Your Git Username and Email Address

Understanding Repositories

• What is a Repository?
• Understanding Local Repositories
• Understanding Remote Repositories

Creating Your First Repository

• Creating a Local Repository
• The .git Folder
• Viewing Hidden Files
• Hands-On Guided Activity

Making Commits and Tracking Changes

• The Working Directory
• The Staging Area
• Commits
• Hands-On Guided Activity
• How Git Tracks Changes Over Time

Remote Repositories

• Creating a GitHub Account
• Creating a Remote Repository and Linking a Local Repository
• Verify Link Between Remote and Local Repositories
• Difference Between Local and Remote Repositories
• Hands-On Example
• Cloning a Remote Repository

Git Cheat Sheet

• Command Line Control of Git

Beginner Git Learning Lab Assignment

• This assignment covers creating a local and remote repository, linking them, making adding/committing/pushing changes, and a knowledge check.

Git Beginner Pre/Post Assessment

• This assessment is designed to be used both before learners go through the course and after to measure comprehension.

Git Fundamentals Kahoot

• (To be used for pre/post assessment by educators to determine comprehension of concepts covered.)