DCC workshop: Introduction to Git and GitHub

In this in-person workshop we will cover the fundamental concepts and practical skills necessary to understand and effectively utilize GitHub for version control and collaboration in software development projects. You will learn:

• Introduction to Version Control with Git and GitHub 

  • Explanation of version control and its importance in software development.
  • Overview of Git as a version control system.
  • Introduction to GitHub as a platform for hosting Git repositories and facilitating collaboration.

• Setting Up a GitHub Account 

  • Walkthrough of creating a GitHub account.
  • Explanation of basic account settings and profile customization options.

• Creating a Repository 

  • Demonstration of creating a new repository on GitHub.
  • Explanation of repository settings and options.

• Cloning a Repository 

  • Overview of cloning an existing repository to the local machine.
  • Instructions on using Git commands to clone a repository.
  • Explanation of the purpose and benefits of cloning a repository.

• Basic Git Commands

  • Introduction to basic Git commands such as git init, git add, git commit, and git push.
  • Explanation of how these commands are used to track changes, stage files, commit changes, and push commits to a remote repository.

• Collaboration Basics 

  • Overview of collaborating with others on GitHub.
  • Explanation of concepts like forks, branches, pull requests, and merging.
  • Demonstration of how to fork a repository, create a branch, make changes, and open a pull request.