Git-GitHub

Course Overview

GitHub is a widely-used platform for version control and collaboration, enabling developers to work together on projects from anywhere in the world. This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of GitHub, from basic to advanced features. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on labs, and real-world use cases, participants will learn how to effectively use GitHub for source code management, collaboration, and DevOps practices.

Who Should Attend

Software developers looking to improve their version control skills. DevOps engineers aiming to integrate GitHub into CI/CD pipelines. Project managers and team leads overseeing software development projects. IT professionals and students interested in learning Git and GitHub.

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Git, GitHub and GitLab

Overview of Version Control: What is version control and why it is important. Introduction to Git: a distributed version control system. Introduction to GitHub: What is GitHub and its key features. Differences between GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. Setting Up Git and GitHub: Installing Git on various operating systems. Creating a GitHub account and configuring Git.

2. Git Basics

Repository Management: Creating and cloning repositories. Understanding the working directory, staging area, and repository. Basic Git Commands: Adding and committing changes. Pulling and pushing changes. Branching and merging.

3. Collaborating with GitHub

Working with Branches: Branching strategies for collaboration. Pull requests: creating, reviewing, and merging. Issues and Project Management: Creating and managing issues. Using GitHub Projects for task management. Collaboration Workflows: Forking and contributing to repositories. Using GitHub Actions for automation.

4. Advanced Git Techniques

Rebasing and Cherry-Picking: Differences between merging and rebasing. How to rebase and cherry-pick commits. Resolving Conflicts: Identifying and resolving merge conflicts. Best practices for avoiding and handling conflicts. Git Tags and Releases: Creating and managing tags. Publishing releases on GitHub.

5. GitHub Pages and Documentation

Creating GitHub Pages: Setting up a personal or project site with GitHub Pages. Customizing GitHub Pages with Jekyll. Writing Documentation: Best practices for README files. Using wikis and GitHub Pages for project documentation.

6. GitHub for DevOps

Integrating GitHub with CI/CD: Setting up continuous integration with GitHub Actions. Using GitHub Actions for continuous deployment. Security and Compliance: Managing access and permissions. Using Dependabot for dependency management. Implementing security best practices.

7. Real-World Use Cases and Labs

Hands-On Labs: Practical exercises covering all course topics. Simulated real-world scenarios. Case Studies: Discussion of successful GitHub implementations. Best practices and lessons learned.

11. Capstone Project

Project Planning: Defining objectives and scope. Implementation: Applying learned concepts to a real-world task. Review and Feedback: Presenting the project and receiving feedback.

Training Methodology

Interactive Lectures: Comprehensive coverage of theoretical concepts. Hands-On Labs: Practical exercises to reinforce learning. Group Discussions: Collaborative learning and problem-solving. Q&A Sessions: Addressing specific queries and challenges faced by participants. Capstone Project: Real-world project to demonstrate acquired skills.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion, demonstrating their proficiency in Ansible AWX.

Conclusion

This Terraform training course is designed to transform participants from beginners to proficient users, capable of leveraging Terraform to automate and manage complex infrastructure environments efficiently. Whether you're looking to enhance your career in DevOps, system administration, or cloud engineering, this course provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed.