Advanced Git Workflows for Developers

Instructor: Edureka

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Use Git confidently to track changes, manage commits, and implement effective branching and merging strategies.
Automate repetitive tasks using Git hooks and aliases, and troubleshoot issues using powerful commands like git bisect.
Connect Git to CI/CD pipelines, adopt GitOps practices, and manage large codebases with performance-focused techniques.
Ensure Git repo security with GPG signing, protected branches, and use debugging tools to troubleshoot issues.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course takes you through the journey of Git, starting with the basics of tracking changes, staging files, and committing updates. Then, you’ll explore more advanced features like branching, merging, and rebasing to enhance team collaboration.

Through practical demonstrations, you’ll automate tasks with Git hooks and aliases, debug issues using git bisect, and apply recovery strategies. The course also covers security practices like signed commits and protected branches. You’ll also integrate Git into CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, manage infrastructure using GitOps, and handle large repositories with submodules and worktrees. Additionally, you’ll explore Git internals, such as packfiles and garbage collection. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Use Git confidently for collaboration - Automate workflows and recover from errors - Apply Git in DevOps and large-scale projects - Understand internal Git processes This course is designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and software professionals who are looking to enhance their skills in and version control strategies for enhanced collaboration and streamlined software delivery. Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with version control concepts are recommended. Join us to discover how mastering Git can enhance your development processes, streamline collaboration, and support seamless version control in your projects.

In this module, learners will build a solid foundation in Git, covering core concepts like working directories, staging, and committing. They will explore advanced branching strategies and workflow models such as Gitflow and trunk-based development, with best practices for collaboration and clean commit history.

What's included

17 videos6 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

17 videos Total 77 minutes

Course Introduction 4 minutes
What is Version Control? 6 minutes
Types of Version Control Systems 5 minutes
How Git Works? 6 minutes
Understanding Git Workflow (Working Directory, Staging, Committing) - Demonstration 4 minutes
Exploring Git Commit History - Demonstration 4 minutes
Introduction to Git Branching 4 minutes
Creating and Switching Between Branches - Demonstration 4 minutes
Merging Strategies 7 minutes
Merging Strategies and Resolving Merge Conflict - Demonstration 6 minutes
Rebasing and Cherry-Picking Commits 4 minutes
Cherry Picking in Git - Demonstration 5 minutes
Interactive Rebase in Git 4 minutes
Interactive Rebase in Git - Demonstration 4 minutes
Gitflow Workflow 4 minutes
Squashing Commits for Clean History 3 minutes
Stashing, Reverting, and Resetting 4 minutes

6 readings Total 110 minutes

Welcome to Advanced Git Workflows for Developers 10 minutes
Installing and Configuring Git on Ubuntu Linux 15 minutes
Branch Naming Conventions and Best Practices in Collaborative Projects 15 minutes
Comparing Git Workflow Models: Gitflow vs GitHub Flow vs Trunk-Based Development 20 minutes
Summary: Git Essentials and Branching Strategies 5 minutes
Practice Project: Feature Branch Workflow and Commit History Cleanup 45 minutes

4 assignments Total 48 minutes

Knowledge Check: Git Essentials and Branching Strategies 30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Git Basics and Setup 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Git Branching, Merging, and Rebasing 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Advanced Rebase and Workflow Models 6 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

Introduce Yourself 5 minutes

In this module, learners will master automating and securing Git workflows while handling common recovery tasks. They’ll implement Git hooks, custom aliases, and debugging tools like git bisect, along with best practices for repository security such as GPG-signed commits and branch protection.

What's included

11 videos6 readings4 assignments

11 videos Total 51 minutes

Introduction to Git Hooks 4 minutes
Writing Custom Git Hooks - Demonstration 5 minutes
Optimizing Git Commands with Aliases 4 minutes
Creating Custom Git Commands with Aliases - Demonstration 5 minutes
Recovering from Mistakes in Git - Demonstration 6 minutes
Using the Git Bisect Command for Debugging 5 minutes
Finding Bugs with Git Bisect - Demonstration 5 minutes
Using Protected Branches and Code Owners Part 1 - Demonstration 5 minutes
Using Protected Branches and Code Owners Part 2 - Demonstration 4 minutes
Understanding GPG Signed Commits 4 minutes
Monitoring Git Repositories for Security Threats 4 minutes

6 readings Total 115 minutes

Real-World Use Cases of Git Hooks in CI/CD, Security, and Project Management 20 minutes
Visualizing Git History for Easier Debugging 20 minutes
Setting Up GPG Keys for Commit Signing 20 minutes
Verifying Contributor Identity with Sigstore and Alternatives to GPG 20 minutes
Summary: Git Automation, Security, and Debugging 5 minutes
Practice Project: Git Quality Enforcement and Debugging 30 minutes

4 assignments Total 48 minutes

Knowledge Check: Git Automation, Security, and Debugging 30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Automating Git Workflows 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Debugging and Recovery Techniques 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Repository Security and Signed Commits 6 minutes

In this module, learners will explore how Git supports DevOps workflows, including GitOps principles and CI/CD with GitHub Actions. They’ll learn techniques for managing large repositories and gain insights into Git internals and custom tool extensions for enhanced productivity and control.

What's included

9 videos6 readings4 assignments

9 videos Total 49 minutes

What is GitOps? 5 minutes
Introduction to CI/CD 6 minutes
Setting Up Git-Based CI/CD Pipelines using GitHub Actions - Demonstration 4 minutes
Challenges of Managing Large Git Repositories 4 minutes
Speeding Up Git Operations with Shallow Clones and Ref Packs - Demonstration 7 minutes
Using git worktree for Parallel Development Tasks - Demonstration 4 minutes
Using Git Garbage Collection (git gc) and Compression - Demonstration 7 minutes
Packfiles and Git Garbage Collection Deep Dive - Demonstration 6 minutes
Navigating .git Directory - Demonstration 7 minutes

6 readings Total 120 minutes

Managing Infrastructure as Code with GitOps 20 minutes
Role of Git in Infrastructure Drift Detection and Reconciliation 15 minutes
Migrating Repositories to Monorepos: Pros, Cons, and Git Techniques 20 minutes
Building a Git Productivity Toolkit 15 minutes
Summary: Git for DevOps, Performance, and Internals 5 minutes
Practice Project: GitOps Automation and Performance Optimization 45 minutes

4 assignments Total 48 minutes

Knowledge Check: Git for DevOps, Performance, and Internals 30 minutes
Practice Quiz: GitOps and CI/CD Integration 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing Large Repositories and Performance 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Git Internals and Custom Extensions 6 minutes

In this final module, learners will review Git essentials, branching, automation, debugging, and DevOps integration. It includes a course summary, assessments, and reflective discussions to reinforce key concepts and prepare learners for real-world, collaborative Git workflows.