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About the Course

Get started with Git and GitHub in this self-paced, introductory course! You’ll become familiar with collaborative version control and popular Git platforms. Collaboration and social coding are crucial parts of contemporary Software Engineering practices and the DevOps culture. You will begin this course with an overview of Git and Github fundamentals and explore key Git concepts such as branching and repositories, as well as the use of Git commands. You will also learn and practice various Git concepts such as forking, cloning and merging workflows using hands-on labs. And you’ll learn to use GitHub to work effectively as a team, and perform common Git operations, from both the Web UI and command line. The course wraps up with a final project where you will start building your portfolio by creating and sharing a public/open-source GitHub project. By completing this course you will demonstrate your Git and Github skills as well as add a project to your resume! All hands-on activities in this course can be performed using web-browser based tools and interfaces. Installation of any specialized software is NOT required on your own computer in order to complete the course....

Top reviews

JK

Sep 28, 2024

Have been having the edge to understand what Git and GitHub is and now i have it.... with clear and full understanding of some workflows and how commands are utilized to make a programmer life easier

ST

Oct 5, 2023

one of the best courses for beginners having great basic knowledge and hands-on lab by IBM are amazing special thanks to Coursera for providing financial aid for this course

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By Kimberly M

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May 9, 2022

The lectures move very quickly and don't really teach you how to use any git commands. the hands on labs were very helpful but the only real learning was to be had by the optional assignments. If you were to skip those, you wouldn't have retained the knowledge to complete the final assignment.

By Karsten S

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Feb 4, 2023

Overall a good course - with gaps in explaining some of the concepts properly. In the exercise, you need to work with pull requests, which need to be explained better. And the task can be misleading ... should the PR be for the forked project or for the original source repo??? But it is still well spent time, with good hands-on elements.

By Douglas B

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Nov 10, 2022

Hello, my name is Douglas Bermudez I am living in Dallas Texas. Currently, I have been working at NEC Corporation of America as desktop support analyst level II since 2018. I have taking this as part of the Full Stack Developer certification to get a job as Full Stack Developer. Git and Github certification has provided me the skills and knowledge to work projects locally or from cloud without affect the main project, this tool recorded any change made on the program code as version control helping the project manager and developer avoid any mistake before deploying the app. I loved this course because I have the knowledge and skills work projects locally or from the cloud.

By Mahdieh K

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Jul 27, 2023

this course disappoints in every possible way. GitHub is user-friendly and if I don't learn how to create a pull request here, I am sure I will figure it out. I took this course to have a better grasp on the different commands used in git but didn't learn much. The course material doesn't provide sufficient information on push command which is the tricky part of working with Git and GitHub. Generally, I take a course expecting to learn most of the information on the topic in a well organized syllabus. of course if the course cannot satisfy my expectation what is the difference from searching the topic in youtube.

By Matteo

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Feb 29, 2024

Very good introduction to git and GitHub. I particularly appreciate the fact that they covered how to fork a repo and how to contribute to a repo that has been forked.

By Kabwe C

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Jul 9, 2023

I would highly rate the Git and GitHub course as an exceptional learning experience. The course provided comprehensive and practical knowledge about version control and collaborative software development using Git and GitHub. The instructors did an excellent job of explaining complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to grasp the fundamentals. The hands-on assignments and real-world examples helped solidify my understanding and allowed me to apply the concepts in a practical setting. The course also emphasized the importance of effective collaboration and showcased the power of GitHub for managing projects. Last but not least, I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to master Git and GitHub and enhance their software development skills.

By Stephanie R

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Jan 5, 2024

This course does a great job of teaching Git fundamentals. Though I already knew most of it, it would have been helpful to have this course earlier in my career!

By yongsheng z

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Aug 6, 2023

The lessons are very practical , It saved me a lot of time if I try to learn github by myself.

By Armen T

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Oct 4, 2022

Another poorly designed course by IBM. This one is not nearly as bad as the HTML, CSS, Javascript class, but the disconnect between what the class material is and what the final assignment instructions are compared to what the rubric is super off. Just going through the discussions and grading people's assignments it was clear everyone on the final was confused about tasks 9 and 10. Confusing instructions and poor scaffolding are rampant. I wish the would learn from how Google does thier classes.

By Marcela

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May 24, 2024

Repetitive content and peer graded assignments are a joke, everyone submitting trash and the ones doing an effort are wrongly graded.

By Harry I

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Dec 7, 2022

The final project part 2 has problems. Apparently for at least five months based on the help requests dating back at least that far. What is really unacceptable is this problem still exists, and the staff who answered either don't understand the questions being posed or just post the same answer by rote.

By Daniel V

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Apr 22, 2024

Peer reviewed assignments are deducted points for correct answers. Coursera should provide an appeals process in which they review the assignments themselves.

By Kavya B

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Jul 22, 2024

not reached my expectations very disappointed

By Akhoon F

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Mar 2, 2024

worst one .. absolutely hate it

By Rahman S

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Oct 3, 2024

I recently completed a course on Git and GitHub, and I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience! From the very beginning, I was impressed by the expertise of the tutors. They brought a wealth of knowledge and practical insights, which made the learning process engaging and informative. The teaching methods were excellent—combining theory with hands-on exercises that really helped reinforce what I learned. The tutors were patient and always available to answer questions, creating a supportive environment where I felt comfortable exploring new concepts. I particularly enjoyed the real-world examples and projects that allowed me to apply my skills in a practical context. It truly enhanced my understanding of version control and collaboration. Overall, I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Git and GitHub. It was a fantastic learning journey, and I feel much more confident in my abilities now!

By B.Pratik S

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Aug 12, 2024

This course is fantastic for getting started with Git and GitHub. It has significantly enhanced my understanding of version control, particularly with GitHub. I can already see how it will improve my productivity, boost my skills, and elevate my work in the development field. Additionally, it’s going to be invaluable for collaborative work in teams and companies. I highly recommend it to any developer, regardless of their field.

By Denis K

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Oct 3, 2023

A very useful course for me! If you want to gain basic experience with version control services like Git and GitHub, this course will provide you with enough knowledge. The coding practices are great, they give a good training. However, maybe there are some minor issues with inconsistency in some places that need to be addressed, but that’s ok overall. Thank you, IBM and Coursera!

By Muhammad B

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Jun 29, 2022

Although I was working and using Git for over 2 years but the knowledge provided in this course was really helpful and labs were designed efficiently to provide the candidate with sound knowledge of Git and Github.Highly recommended for someone looking to demonstrate Github knowledge or if you are totally begginer then this is the right place for you.Thanks.

By Viktor K

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Aug 16, 2022

This is a wonderful course, made with soul. This is a wonderful story in simple words about complex topics. Huge thanks to the amazing creators and IBM Corporation. I am a refugee from Ukraine studying to find a job and this course has been a huge support for me and my family during a difficult time after russia's dastardly attack on Ukraine. 

By Ilan R

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Oct 8, 2023

I came into this course with little experience with git and GitHub, and after this course I feel confident that I can use git and GitHub with my projects. I really liked this course because it allowed me to practice what I learned through the interactive labs.

By Edgardo M

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Jun 14, 2024

The course is an excellent introduction to version control and collaboration. The content is well-structured and easy to follow, making it ideal for beginners. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to learn the basics of Git and GitHub.

By Google C

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Oct 25, 2023

Exceptional course, I highly recommend this for beginners like me, when you have the need to learn about Git and GitHub, what these are, how they work and how to effectively use them as a developer or as any other role.

By junior k

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Sep 29, 2024

Have been having the edge to understand what Git and GitHub is and now i have it.... with clear and full understanding of some workflows and how commands are utilized to make a programmer life easier

By Snowil T

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Oct 6, 2023

one of the best courses for beginners having great basic knowledge and hands-on lab by IBM are amazing special thanks to Coursera for providing financial aid for this course

By Abdiel Q (

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Sep 14, 2024

This was a challenging course. I liked the combination of instructions and screenshots, which helped me understand and visualize what I needed to learn and do in the labs.