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Learn how modern software developers collaborate across the world without messing up each other's code. You will look at the different version control systems and how to create an effective software development workflow. You will be introduced to some of the most commonly used Linux commands that you can use to work with files on your hard drive and create powerful workflows that will automate your work, saving you time and effort. 
Finally, you will see how Git can be used in software development projects to manage team files. And you will create a repository that can manage code revisions.

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Beginner Level

None! Learners do not need prior web development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

Approx. 13 hours to complete

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What you will learn

Implement Version Control systems
Navigate and configure using the command line
Use a GitHub repository. Create a GitHub repository
Manage code revisions

Skills you will gain

Linux
Web Development
Bash (Unix Shell)
Github
Version Control

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

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100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

None! Learners do not need prior web development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Software collaboration

In this module, you will learn about how modern software developers collaborate across the world without messing up each other's code. This involves using version control or subversion to bring order to the chaos of massive software projects that have the potential for mistakes and bugs. You will look at the different version control systems and how to create an effective software development workflow.

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 26 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes

7 videos

Introduction to the course3mHow do developers collaborate in the real world?4mWhat is version control?4mCase study: how Meta engineers collaborate4mSystems of version control and tools3mA history of revisions3mModule Summary: Software collaboration1m

7 readings

Course syllabus5mHow to be successful in this course10mVersion Control Git terminology10mA history of version control10mVersion control in professional software development10mStaging vs. Production10mAdditional Resources10m

2 practice exercises

Knowledge Check: Introduction to version control15mModule Quiz: Software collaboration21m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Command Line

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 37 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

9 videos

The Command line6mWhat are Unix commands?4mUsing Bash on Windows3mChange directories and list contents4mCreating and moving directories and files3mPipes2mRedirection7mGrep3mModule Summary: Command Line1m

2 readings

Using Bash on Mac Terminal10mAdditional Resources10m

3 practice exercises

Self review: Make and change directories and files12mKnowledge Check: Unix Commands15mModule Quiz: Command Line24m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Working with Git

5 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 54 min), 8 readings, 4 quizzes

12 videos

What is Git and GitHub?3mCreating and cloning a repository4mHow Git works3mAdd and commit4mBranches6mRemote vs. local5mPush and pull4mExample workflow3mHEAD5mDiff commands4mBlame6mModule Summary: Working with Git1m

8 readings

Installing Git on Windows10mInstalling Git on Mac10mCreate your GitHub account10mConnecting to GitHub via HTTPS10mConnecting to GitHub via SSH10mResolving conflicts15mForking15mAdditional Resources10m

4 practice exercises

Self review: Using a Repository3mKnowledge Check: Git and GitHub18mSelf-review: Create a repository with forking10mModule Quiz: Working with Git18m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Graded Assessment

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 5 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM VERSION CONTROL

by ZISep 26, 2022

It is introductory course, but it shouldn't be so easy. Laboratories and quizes can be done within 5 minutes although it says you need 1h. You should make those more difficult

by AOct 13, 2022

precise instructions. Although I do feel it could cover some of the more advanced topics related to git such rebase, cherry picking etc. I came across while reading the documentation.

by AFJan 24, 2023

This Course was amazing. I'm excited to have the next course of your, Thanks a lot for making this so much easier for us to learn. Thanks a lot.

by TADec 27, 2022

I enjoyed it every bit. This was well-organized, straightforward, and easy to follow. The instructor was very knowledgeable with excellent presentation skills. Excellent rating

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