Essential Git and GitHub for Team Workflows

Version control is a non-negotiable skill for anyone writing code or working with data. Whether you are building software, managing datasets, or writing automation scripts, understanding how to track changes and collaborate securely is essential for your career. This text-based course takes you from the absolute basics of version control to confidently managing repositories. You will learn how to safely experiment with code, undo mistakes without losing progress, and contribute to team projects using industry-standard practices. We focus on practical, everyday commands and collaborative patterns that developers use daily. What you'll learn: - Understand core Git terminology, including repositories, commits, branches, and merges. - Practice fundamental commands to track, stage, and save your code changes locally. - Create and manage remote repositories on GitHub for secure backup and sharing. - Apply modern team workflows using feature branches, pull requests, and peer reviews. - Resolve merge conflicts confidently through systematic, step-by-step troubleshooting. - Explore basic automation concepts using GitHub Actions for continuous integration. The course begins with foundational definitions and local repository setup before advancing to remote collaboration and team-based scenarios. You will read through clear explanations and practical code snippets that simulate real-world development tasks. Designed entirely for beginners, this course requires no prior experience with version control or command-line tools. Start reading today to secure your code and collaborate like a professional developer.