Advanced Git and GitHub – Optimization and Automation

Advanced Git and GitHub – Optimization and Automation

This course is part of Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub Specialization

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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Flexible schedule

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master the use of Git tags for better version control and project management.
Understand and implement rebasing techniques to streamline your Git workflows.
Automate and optimize your development process using GitHub Pages and Git hooks.
Improve Git history management by squashing commits and using Git log options effectively.

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There are 8 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this advanced Git and GitHub course, you’ll dive deep into optimizing workflows and automating processes to enhance your version control skills. You’ll explore key topics such as Git tags, rebasing, and managing file statuses, while learning to leverage GitHub Pages and Git hooks for smooth and efficient development. Throughout the course, you will master advanced Git techniques like cherry-picking commits, performing interactive rebasing, and using Git log options to improve your workflow. You will gain a thorough understanding of using Git tags, creating annotated and lightweight tags, and pushing them to remote repositories. Additionally, you’ll learn to navigate the complexities of rebasing with confidence, including resolving conflicts and pushing changes to remote branches. The course also covers the intricacies of managing ignored files, working with detached HEAD states, and optimizing your GitHub Pages for deployment. This course is designed for intermediate learners with a basic understanding of Git. If you want to streamline your development process and increase your version control efficiency, this course will provide you with the essential tools and techniques. Whether you’re working solo or with a team, mastering these Git and GitHub strategies will greatly improve your ability to manage and deploy projects.

In this module, we will explore the use of Git tags to mark important points in your project history. You'll learn the differences between lightweight and annotated tags, apply semantic versioning best practices, and understand how to use tags in deployment workflows. By the end, you’ll be able to confidently create and manage tags both locally and remotely.

What's included

9 videos2 readings1 assignment1 plugin

9 videosTotal 52 minutes

Section 13 Introduction0 minutes
Git Tags Overview3 minutes
Staging Versus Production6 minutes
Semantic Versioning11 minutes
Lightweight Versus Annotated Tags4 minutes
Creating Lightweight Tags9 minutes
Creating Annotated Tags2 minutes
Exploring a Git Tag Object3 minutes
Pushing Tags to Remote10 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'Advanced Git and GitHub – Optimization and Automation'10 minutes
Full Specialization Resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Git Tags - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Exploring Semantic Versioning and Git Tags15 minutes

In this module, we will dive deep into Git rebasing, a powerful technique for maintaining a clean project history. You'll learn how to rebase feature branches, resolve merge conflicts, and use tools like SourceTree for visualization. This section emphasizes hands-on practice to reinforce your understanding of rebasing in real-world scenarios.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment1 plugin

12 videosTotal 34 minutes

Section 14 Introduction1 minute
Introduction to Rebasing1 minute
Merging Versus Rebasing5 minutes
How to Perform Rebasing1 minute
Rebasing - Step 12 minutes
Rebasing - Step 22 minutes
Creating a New Repository2 minutes
Creating a Feature Branch and Making Changes4 minutes
Rebasing a Feature Branch on Top of Master Branch3 minutes
Completing Rebasing by Performing Merging1 minute
Exploring Graphs and Commits in SourceTree5 minutes
Deleting a Feature Branch and Pushing to Remote1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Rebasing - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Understanding Git Merges and Rebasing15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on managing what Git tracks by using .gitignore files. You'll understand the nuances of file statuses, learn best practices for ignoring files, and discover how to handle exceptions. This knowledge helps keep your repositories clean and efficient, especially in collaborative projects.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

8 videosTotal 28 minutes

Section 15 Introduction1 minute
Introduction to Git Ignore2 minutes
Git File Statuses: Untracked, Tracked, and Ignored2 minutes
Basic Git Ignore Rules8 minutes
Pushing Repository with Ignored Files to Remote2 minutes
Committing Previously Ignored Files2 minutes
Ignoring Previously Committed Files4 minutes
Git Ignore Common Practices and Templates5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Ignoring Files in Git - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Using .gitignore Files in Git15 minutes

In this module, we will cover what happens when your Git repository enters a detached HEAD state. You’ll learn how to safely experiment with code in this state, how to preserve useful changes, and how to reattach them to a meaningful branch. This section helps you avoid losing work while testing out new ideas.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will take your Git skills to the next level with advanced tools and workflows. You’ll explore a variety of commands for analyzing and manipulating commit history, as well as strategies for maintaining a clean and efficient development process. These techniques are essential for professional-level version control.

What's included

18 videos1 assignment1 plugin

18 videosTotal 89 minutes

Section 17 Introduction0 minutes
Cloning One of the Public Repositories3 minutes
Git Log Options: Oneline, Graph, and Stat5 minutes
Git Shortlog1 minute
Filtering Commits by Author or Keyword2 minutes
Pretty Formatting of Git Log3 minutes
Filtering Merge Commits in Git Log3 minutes
Git Reset10 minutes
Git Revert8 minutes
Modifying the Last Commit Using the Amend Option3 minutes
Cherry-Picking Commits5 minutes
Reflog - Log of All Git Operations7 minutes
Stashing Changes Using Terminal5 minutes
Stashing Using GitHub Desktop2 minutes
Garbage Collection3 minutes
Squashing Commits in GitHub7 minutes
Interactive Rebasing with Squashing in the Local Repository7 minutes
Git Development Workflow6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Advanced Git - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Advanced Git: Reverting, Resetting, and Cherry-picking15 minutes

In this module, we will show you how to publish websites using GitHub Pages, from static content to React apps. You'll learn how to prepare your projects, fix deployment issues, and even assign custom domains. This section bridges version control with real-world deployment capabilities.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

9 videosTotal 66 minutes

Section 18 Introduction1 minute
Creating a Simple Website Using GitHub Pages4 minutes
Hosting Any Repository Using GitHub Pages8 minutes
Creating a Basic React Application9 minutes
Preparing the React Application for Publishing to GitHub Pages8 minutes
Fixing Errors with Cached Credentials Using SSH Instead of HTTPS10 minutes
Verifying a React GitHub Page7 minutes
Configuring a Custom Domain for GitHub Pages10 minutes
Creating a Static GitHub Page Using Markdown4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

GitHub Pages - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Building and Hosting with GitHub Pages15 minutes

In this module, we will explore Git hooks as a way to automate and enforce project standards. You’ll implement pre- and post-commit hooks, use tools like Jest and lint-staged, and enhance your automation with Husky and commitlint. This module empowers you to streamline development and enforce consistency.

What's included

23 videos1 assignment1 plugin

23 videosTotal 146 minutes

Section 19 Introduction1 minute
Normal Git Workflow Without Hooks3 minutes
What are Git Hooks?7 minutes
How Git Hooks Can Be Used in Practice5 minutes
Using a Pre-Commit Hook13 minutes
Enabling a Post-Commit Hook4 minutes
Disabling Rebasing Using a Pre-Rebase Hook6 minutes
Matching an Author's Email Against a Regular Expression7 minutes
Why Local Git Hooks Are Not Pushed to the Remote7 minutes
Cleaning Up the Local Git Hooks Repository5 minutes
Initializing a New Node.js Project7 minutes
Installing the Jest NPM Package for Testing3 minutes
Adding Multi and Sum Modules with Tests9 minutes
Using the Pre-Commit NPM Package for Automation of the Pre-Commit Hook7 minutes
Cloning a Remote Repository and Verifying a Pre-Commit Hook4 minutes
Replacing a Pre-Commit NPM Package with Husky5 minutes
Skipping All Git Hooks Using the --no-verify Option4 minutes
Introduction to Linter and Running Linter in the Pre-Commit Hook14 minutes
Introducing a Lint-Staged Package to Check Only Staged Files6 minutes
Verifying Selective Linting and Testing Using Lint-Staged4 minutes
Adding a Post-Commit Hook3 minutes
Verifying Commit Messages Using Commitlint9 minutes
Git Hooks Summary3 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

GitHub Hooks - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Creating and Automating Git Hooks15 minutes

In this module, we will wrap up the course with a summary of everything you've learned, from Git tags to GitHub automation. You’ll review core concepts and receive guidance on how to deepen your Git expertise. This closing section ensures you're well-prepared to apply your skills in real-world projects.

What's included

1 video1 reading2 assignments

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