Git Essentials: Learn Git with Bitbucket and Sourcetree Course Syllabus

Overview: This concise, beginner-friendly course provides a hands-on introduction to Git, Bitbucket, and Sourcetree, designed for developers seeking immediate version control skills. Through a mix of command-line and GUI workflows, you'll learn core Git operations, manage remote repositories, and resolve common merge conflicts. The course is structured into six focused modules totaling approximately 3 hours of content, ideal for quick upskilling. Each module combines short lessons with practical labs using real repositories, culminating in a final challenge to solidify your skills. Lifetime access allows flexible learning at your own pace.

Module 1: Introduction to Version Control & Git Basics

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Define version control and its importance in software development
• Explore why Git is the industry standard for version control
• Learn key Git terminology: repository, commit, branch, merge
• Install Git and configure user identity (name and email)

Module 2: Mastering Core Git Operations in CLI

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Navigate directories and manage files using Terminal/Git Bash
• Stage changes and create commits using git add and git commit
• View and analyze commit history with git log
• Create, switch between, and merge branches using CLI commands

Module 3: Getting Started with Sourcetree

Estimated time: 0.75 hours

• Install and configure Sourcetree for Windows or macOS
• Map common CLI Git operations to Sourcetree GUI actions
• Visualize branches, commits, and merge history using the graphical interface

Module 4: Working with Bitbucket Remotes

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Connect Sourcetree to Bitbucket using HTTPS or SSH
• Clone remote repositories from Bitbucket to local machine
• Push local commits and pull updates from teammates

Module 5: Advanced Git Techniques & Conflict Resolution

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Handle merge conflicts using manual resolution and GUI tools
• Revert commits and reset branches to recover from mistakes
• Use Git reflog for branch recovery and debugging history
• Apply stashing workflows to manage uncommitted changes

Module 6: Practical Challenge & Solution Walkthrough

Estimated time: 0.5 hours

• Clone a repository from Bitbucket and create a new branch
• Make commits, merge branches, and resolve conflicts
• Compare your solution with the instructor's step-by-step walkthrough

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy
• Familiarity with file system navigation
• No prior Git or coding experience required

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Integrate Git into your daily development workflow
• Execute essential Git commands via command line (Terminal/Git Bash)
• Use Sourcetree to visualize and manage repositories with a GUI
• Clone, push, pull, and manage remote repositories on Bitbucket
• Troubleshoot common Git issues and merge conflicts with confidence