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Git Fundamentals

Master version control with hands-on practice

Learn Git through practical, step-by-step lessons. From basic commits to advanced workflows, build real muscle memory by running actual Git commands in your terminal.

14 lessons
4 modules
223 steps
340 min total
Start with Lesson 1
Setup Checklist

You'll run every command locally. Confirm the basics so you can focus on practicing Git workflows.

  • ✔Git 2.30+ installed and available on your PATH
  • ✔A sandbox repository you can reset freely (clone or `git init`)
  • ✔Preferred editor/IDE ready for staging files and reviewing diffs
Time & Flow
  • Expect 15–30 minutes per lesson (longer if you experiment)
  • Follow the command blocks verbatim, then replay them from memory
  • Pause at expected outcomes to compare with your actual output
Ideal Fit
  • New developers building foundational Git habits
  • Intermediate engineers sharpening collaboration flows
  • Teams running internal Git training or onboarding

Learning Path

Progress through these modules to master Git. Click any module to expand and view lessons.

4 modules • 1 open

1

101 — Create Your First Git Repository

Learn the fundamentals of Git by creating your first repository, tracking files, and making commits on your local machine.

15 minutes
Required
Git installed on your machineBasic command line knowledge
2

102 — Inspecting Changes and History

Master Git's powerful inspection tools. Learn to view differences between files, explore commit history with advanced filters, and track changes line by line.

20 minutes
Required
Lesson 101 completeBasic understanding of commits
3

103 — Git Stash: Saving Work in Progress

Learn to temporarily save uncommitted changes so you can switch contexts without losing work. Master the essential git stash workflow for managing work-in-progress.

15 minutes
Required
Lesson 101 completeUnderstanding of working directory and staging area
1

201 — Branching & Merging

Master Git branches to work on features independently and merge changes back together. Learn the branching workflow used by professional developers.

25 minutes
Required
Lesson 101 completeUnderstanding of basic Git commits
2

202 — Advanced Branching Strategies

Master professional branching workflows used by development teams. Learn Git Flow, GitHub Flow, and best practices for managing releases and hotfixes.

25 minutes
Required
Lesson 201 completeUnderstanding of basic branching and merging
1

301 — Undoing Changes in Git

Master the art of undoing mistakes in Git. Learn to restore files, unstage changes, undo commits, and navigate Git's safety nets.

30 minutes
Required
Lesson 101 completeLesson 201 completeUnderstanding of commits and staging area
2

302 — Interactive Rebase

Master interactive rebase to rewrite commit history: squash commits, reword messages, reorder changes, and create a clean, professional Git history.

30 minutes
Required
Lesson 201 and 301 completeUnderstanding of commits and branches
3

303 — Cherry-Pick

Learn to copy specific commits from one branch to another using cherry-pick. Perfect for applying bug fixes or features to multiple branches without merging everything.

20 minutes
Required
Lesson 201 completeUnderstanding of branches and commits
4

304 — Tags and Releases

Learn to mark important points in your repository's history with tags. Master semantic versioning and create releases for your projects.

20 minutes
Required
Lesson 101 completeBasic understanding of commits
1

401 — Working with Remote Repositories

Connect your local repository to the cloud. Learn to push, pull, fetch, and collaborate with others using GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

35 minutes
Required
Lesson 101 completeLesson 201 completeGitHub/GitLab account (free)SSH or HTTPS authentication set up
2

402 — Forking and Open Source Contribution

Learn the fork-and-pull workflow used in open source projects. Master forking repositories, keeping them synced, and contributing back to projects you don't own.

30 minutes
Required
Lesson 401 completeUnderstanding of remote repositoriesGitHub account
3

403 — Pull Requests and Collaboration

Master the pull request workflow: creating excellent PRs, conducting code reviews, handling feedback, resolving conflicts, and understanding merge strategies.

25 minutes
Required
Lesson 401 completeUnderstanding of branches and remotes
4

404 — Git Configuration and Productivity

Master Git configuration to boost your productivity. Learn about config levels, useful settings, powerful aliases, and customizations that professional developers use daily.

20 minutes
Required
Lesson 101 completeBasic Git command familiarity
5

405 — Troubleshooting Git Problems

Learn to recover from common Git mistakes and problems. Master techniques for fixing detached HEAD, recovering deleted branches, undoing commits, resolving conflicts, and handling other Git emergencies.

30 minutes
Required
Lesson 301 completeUnderstanding of commits, branches, and remotes

Ready to Master Git?

Work through these lessons at your own pace. Each step includes commands, explanations, and expected outcomes.

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