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Git - Distributed Version Control

1

Introduction

Introduces the basics of version control, explains the advantages of Git over centralized systems and teaches first commands like add, commit, push/pull as well as Git identity configuration.

2

Undoing Changes

Covers undoing changes in Git, different states of files (staged, unstaged, committed) and advanced commands for file operations and staging management.

3

Branches - Basics

Explains the basics of branches, creating and switching between branches, the difference between local and remote branches as well as basic merge operations.

4

Branches - Advanced

Covers advanced branch concepts like resolving merge conflicts, rebase as an alternative to merge, stash for temporary changes and advanced rebase techniques.

5

History Rewriting

Focuses on rewriting Git history with interactive rebase, squashing commits, git filter-branch for comprehensive repository cleanup and reflog for recovering lost commits.

6

Branching Workflows

Introduces various branching strategies like Git Flow, GitHub Flow and Forking Workflow for different project and team requirements.

7

Advanced Features

Covers advanced Git features like git switch/restore, git bisect for bug hunting, Git LFS for large files and advanced git log filters for complex repository analysis.

8

Server and Hosting

Explains various Git protocols (SSH, HTTPS, Local), Git hosting options, project management with Git platforms and Markdown for issue creation.

9

Outlook

Course conclusion with summary of learned concepts, best practices and outlook on advanced Git topics and workflows.