Source Control and Workflows With Git

Immerse yourself in the world of Git: a free and open source control system which allows multiple developers to work on the same code at the same time.

This course will take you from little or no experience with Git through to working confidently on projects, using Git for deployment and to manage workflow within your team.

This course generally runs over a single week on a Monday to Friday or on the same day for 5 consecutive weeks. Can be delivered remotely or as classroom training.

Would you like to do this course for free?

Next course starts 11 July in Manchester

Remote Delivery

If you live or work in Greater Manchester it is very likely that you will be eligible for 100% funding through the GMCA Skills for growth programme.

Course Outline

Starting from the basics of what Git is, you will learn how to set it up on machines and with basic commands. Leaving you with the confidence to work on software projects collaboratively using Git for source control.

Even if you've been using Source Control for a number of years, during these five days we will be sharing best practice to make you and your teams more efficient in its use of Git.

You will have the opportunity to explore common workflows like Gitflow, feature branch, and GitHub flow to give you the full experience of using Git in a workplace environment.

You’ll get to:

• Install Git locally
• Understand and confidently use the most common and useful commands
• Understand the three most common git workflows and where they are most appropriate
• Work collaboratively on sample projects to explore common situations and resolutions
• Use different Git workflows and identify what would be useful for your needs

Is this course for you?

This course is for people who want a better understanding of Source Control. Maybe you already use it in your job and just follow a pattern? Or perhaps you work alongside someone who uses Source Control and want to know more about it or if you want to make Source Control work better for you and your team. Such as:

• Software Developers
• Designers
• Software Testers
• Project Managers
• SCRUM Masters
• Tech Leads

Prerequisites

You do not need any formal qualifications, we are looking for aptitude and enthusiasm - if you are passionate about Git, that will be enough for us.

Please make sure you fill out the application form outlining your understanding so far and ambitions for the future.

Would you like to do this course for free?

Next course starts 11 July in Manchester

Remote Delivery

If you live or work in Greater Manchester it is very likely that you will be eligible for 100% funding through the GMCA Skills for growth programme.