Getting Started with Git

Aug 14 2023, git 2.28, console

An introduction to Git! Learn the basics of Git so you can use it in your daily workflow. By Jonathan S Wong.

Learning path

This is part of the Software Engineering for iOS learning path. View path.

Beginner developers for any platform that want to know Git basics. No prior source control knowledge is required.

Introduction 4:28

Learn what source control is and why we use it.

Create a New Repository 5:14

Learn what a repository is and how to create one.

Clone a Repository 8:11

Learn how to create a new GitHub account and clone a remote repository.

Create a Branch 4:56

Learn what branching is and why you would create one.

Merge Changes 2:48

Learn how to merge changes from a branch.

Create a Pull Request 4:04

Learn how to create a pull request and why they’re used.

Resolve Conflicts 4:33

Learn how conflicts can occur with multiple collaborators and how to resolve them.

Organizing Your Commit 5:05

Learn what the staging area is in Git and why we use it.

Using the Command Line 4:47

Learn how to use the command line with Git.

Ignoring Files 2:31

Learn how to use .gitignore and why you would want to ignore files from your project.

Conclusion 1:14

Let’s review everything you’ve learned in this course about Git.