Course 4 focuses on using git for open source software distributed development. Git is a revision control system which arose out of the Linux kernel development community. Git was designed to help developers spread across the globe working on complicated projects coordinate their work in a rational way and keep track of everything they were doing. Overtime, Git has grown to be used by millions of projects today. This course gives you the opportunity to learn how to use git efficiently and make contributions in a relatively short amount of time. It will cover:
This course is part of the Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization
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Experience as a developer on any operating system
Experience in working at the command line is not necessary, but would be helpful
Approx. 22 hours to complete
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Course 4 of 4 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Experience as a developer on any operating system
Experience in working at the command line is not necessary, but would be helpful
Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation supports the creation of sustainable open source ecosystems by providing financial and intellectual resources, infrastructure, services, events, and training. Working together, The Linux Foundation and its projects form the most ambitious and successful investment in the creation of shared technology.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
6 hours to complete
Git and Git Installation
6 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 20 min), 12 readings, 6 quizzes
8 hours to complete
Working with Git
8 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 25 min), 22 readings, 6 quizzes
8 hours to complete
Working with Other Developers
8 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 13 min), 13 readings, 4 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM USING GIT FOR DISTRIBUTED DEVELOPMENT
by DGMay 19, 2020
A good, gentle yet technical, introduction to Git. It would have been better for me if it had assumed no familiarity with version control systems, but even so I managed well.
by LSDec 23, 2020
Wonderful course!!! It provides the fundamental concepts for developing with Git and also Gerrit. I got a clear idea of git used for development purpose for software.
by RRAug 10, 2019
Missed maybe some practical examples to follow-up during the course. With a dummy repository just for the course so students can play with it.
by AKJun 13, 2020
It's a amazing class for me thanks coursera and Linux group and thank you instructor for the valuable information about Linux
About the Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization
The Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git Specialization will give you a strong foundation for working comfortably and productively in open source development communities. By completing the Specialization, you’ll have a better understanding of the Linux environment, as well as methods and tools required to successfully use it, and you’ll know how to use Git, the distributed version control system.
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