The Git & Github Bootcamp Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
An engaging and comprehensive course that provides a solid foundation in Git and GitHub through practical projects and clear instruction. This course is structured into five core modules followed by a final project, totaling approximately 11 hours of hands-on learning. You'll progress from Git fundamentals to advanced techniques and real-world collaboration using GitHub, ensuring a thorough understanding of version control workflows.
Module 1: Introduction to Git
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Understanding version control and Git’s role
- Setting up Git on your local machine
- Creating your first Git repository
Module 2: Git Basics
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Staging and committing changes
- Viewing commit history with git log
- Undoing changes and resetting commits
- Using git status to track file changes
Module 3: Branching and Merging
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Creating and switching between branches
- Merging branches safely
- Resolving merge conflicts
- Using git diff and git log for comparison
Module 4: Advanced Git Techniques
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Rebasing and interactive rebasing
- Stashing changes and applying stashes
- Using Git hooks and aliases
Module 5: GitHub Collaboration
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Creating and managing remote repositories
- Forking repositories and creating pull requests
- Collaborating with teams using GitHub features
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Building a collaborative project using Git and GitHub
- Applying branching, merging, and pull request workflows
- Reviewing key concepts and best practices
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with command line interface (CLI)
- No prior Git or GitHub experience required
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Initialize and manage local Git repositories
- Track changes, create commits, and view project history
- Use branching and merging to manage project versions
- Collaborate effectively using GitHub through pull requests and code reviews
- Apply advanced Git techniques like rebasing and stashing in real workflows