Advanced Git and GitHub Features

Advanced Git and GitHub Features

This course is part of Git and GitHub Complete Master Class Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Advanced level

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

13 reviews

Advanced level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn to rewrite commit history using rebase and amend commands for cleaner project history.
Master advanced Git techniques like stashing, applying changes, and managing multiple work environments.
Become proficient in advanced GitHub features including pull requests, issues, and templates for collaborative development.
Learn to configure and host websites using GitHub Pages, and enhance them with custom domains and subdomains.

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11 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

Take your Git and GitHub skills to an advanced level with this hands-on course designed for developers who want to streamline their workflow and collaborate more effectively. Through 10 focused modules, you’ll go beyond the basics to master advanced version control techniques and GitHub features that support professional development projects.

You’ll begin with commit history rewriting and rebasing, learning how to amend commits, resolve conflicts, and refine repository history for clean, professional collaboration. From there, you’ll expand your toolkit with Git tags, stash, and other advanced operations that improve efficiency in real-world projects. The course then explores GitHub’s collaboration features, from pull requests and Flavored Markdown to managing Issues and Projects. You’ll also gain practical experience with the GitHub API for seamless project management and versioning. Finally, you’ll master GitHub templates and Pages, learning how to configure websites directly from repositories and set up consistent contribution workflows. Tips, tricks, and terminal customizations will help you optimize Git Bash and boost productivity. By the end of this 10-module course, you will have: - Mastered advanced Git operations including rebasing, rewriting history, and tagging. - Learned to use GitHub pull requests, Issues, Projects, and the API for collaboration. - Built and customized GitHub Pages sites directly from repositories. - Developed tips and workflows to make Git and GitHub more productive in professional environments. This course is designed for developers and software engineers who are already familiar with Git and GitHub fundamentals and are ready to level up their expertise. If you want to refine your version control skills and work more effectively with teams, this course will give you the tools to excel. This course features Coursera Coach — your interactive learning companion that helps you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress.

In this module, we will cover the advanced techniques for rewriting commit history in Git. You will learn how to amend commits, rebase branches, resolve rebase conflicts, and retrieve changes from remote repositories. This section also introduces reference logs (reflog) to help recover lost changes and manage your project's history effectively.

What's included

10 videos2 readings1 assignment

10 videos Total 97 minutes

Amending Git Commits (Lab) 10 minutes
Git Rebase Introduction (Lab) 5 minutes
Git Rebase Implementation Setup (Lab) 7 minutes
Git Rebase Implementation (Lab) 6 minutes
Resolving Git Rebase Conflict (Lab) 10 minutes
An Introduction to Git Fetch (Lab) 10 minutes
Git Pull with Rebase - Part 1 (Lab) 16 minutes
Git Pull with Rebase - Part 2 (Lab) 9 minutes
Git Reference Logs (Reflog) - Part 1 (Lab) 9 minutes
Git Reflog - Part 2 (Lab) 15 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'Advanced Git and GitHub Features' 10 minutes
Full Specialization Resources 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Commit History Rewriting in Git - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will dive deep into Git tagging, exploring both lightweight and annotated tags for managing versions. You will learn how to push, share, and delete tags, as well as how to check out specific tags to explore project versions. This section provides essential tools to manage versioning in your Git projects.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videos Total 55 minutes

Git Tagging: Lightweight and Annotated (Lab) 11 minutes
Git Tagging: Determining Tag Type (Lab) 4 minutes
Git Tagging: Tag Search (Lab) 2 minutes
Git Tagging: Compare, Update, Delete Tags (Lab) 9 minutes
Git Tagging: Pushing and Sharing all Tags (Lab) 3 minutes
Git Tagging: Deleting Pushed Tags (Lab) 3 minutes
Git Tagging: Pushing and Sharing Annotated Tags Only (Lab) 6 minutes
Git Tagging: Pushing Annotated Tags by Default (Lab) 9 minutes
Git Tagging: Checking out Tags (Lab) 7 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Git Tagging - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce you to GitHub's pull request system, a key feature for code review and collaboration. You will practice creating, reviewing, and merging pull requests to manage collaborative development effectively.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore the Git toolset for managing changes, focusing on the stash command. You will learn how to save, apply, and create branches from stashed changes, helping you manage multiple work environments effectively.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover a wide range of GitHub features to boost your collaboration and documentation efforts. From using GitHub Flavored Markdown to managing issues, wikis, gists, and project boards, you'll have the tools to enhance your workflow and keep your projects organized.

What's included

16 videos1 assignment

16 videos Total 230 minutes

GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) - An Introduction 5 minutes
GitHub Flavored Markdown Syntax Demo - Part 1 12 minutes
GitHub Flavored Markdown Syntax Demo - Part 2 15 minutes
GitHub Flavored Markdown Syntax Demo - Part 3 11 minutes
GitHub Wiki - Part 1 19 minutes
GitHub Wiki - Part 2 10 minutes
GitHub Gists - Part 1 5 minutes
GitHub Gists - Part 2 21 minutes
GitHub Issues - Creating an Issue 17 minutes
GitHub Issues - Features of an Issue 20 minutes
GitHub Issues - Issue and Pull Request 19 minutes
GitHub Issues - Issue and DRAFT Pull Request 10 minutes
GitHub Projects – Introduction and Creating a Project 14 minutes
GitHub Projects - Adding Issues to Project 7 minutes
GitHub Projects - Populating Data and Custom Fields 21 minutes
GitHub Projects - Saved Views, Filtering, and Charts 26 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

GitHub Features - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will explore GitHub Templates, allowing you to streamline project management and contribution workflows. You will learn how to create repositories, pull requests, and issues from templates, ensuring consistency across your projects.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videos Total 58 minutes

GitHub Templates - Creating a Repository from a Template Repository 10 minutes
GitHub Templates - Creating a Pull Request from a PR Template 15 minutes
GitHub Templates - Creating an Issue from an Issue Template - Part 1 14 minutes
GitHub Templates - Creating an Issue from an Issue Template - Part 2 19 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

GitHub Templates - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce GitHub Pages and guide you through creating various websites, including personal, project, and portfolio sites. You will also learn how to configure custom domains and subdomains for professional presentation.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videos Total 107 minutes

Intro - What's GitHub Pages 7 minutes
Build a Tiny Website using GitHub Pages (User Site) 14 minutes
Build Project Site and Organization Site using GitHub Pages 19 minutes
How to Configure a Custom Domain for a User Site on GitHub Pages 25 minutes
How to Configure a Subdomain for a User Site on GitHub Pages 17 minutes
How to Spin a Portfolio Site Using GitHub Pages 26 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

GitHub Pages - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will tackle some common Git questions and provide practical tips, such as renaming remotes, using Git squash to simplify your commit history, and managing multiple remotes within your projects.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on making Git Bash more productive and visually appealing. You will learn how to customize your prompt, add color, and configure plug-ins for improved functionality and efficiency while working with Git.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videos Total 79 minutes

Customizing Git Bash Prompt (Lab) 18 minutes
Coloring the Git Bash Prompt (Lab) 22 minutes
Git Plug-in for Branch Information (Lab) 9 minutes
Git Plug-in for Working Directory Status Information in Windows (Lab) 8 minutes
Git Plug-in for Working Directory Status Information in Linux (Lab) 9 minutes
Git Plug-in for Working Directory Status Information in Mac (Lab) 5 minutes
Git Plug-in for Command Autocompletion (Lab) 9 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Making Git Bash Friendlier and Productive - Assessment 15 minutes

In this final module, we will summarize the key takeaways from the course, provide further learning resources, and encourage you to continue honing your Git and GitHub skills.