GitHub: Version Control - Level 1

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to Git, a powerful version control system widely used in software development. Designed for beginners, the session covers essential Git concepts, including repository setup, branching, merging, and collaborative workflows. Participants will gain practical experience in tracking code changes, managing repositories, and implementing best practices for seamless team collaboration. The workshop will utilize GitHub Web and GitHub Desktop to provide a user-friendly introduction, equipping attendees with the foundational skills needed to confidently work with version control systems.

 

Agenda:

• Version Control systems
• Git and GitHub
• Create an organization
• Create a repository
• Create issues
• Forking a repository
• Cloning a repository
• Branching a project
• Contributing to a repository
• Code review and merging

 

Pre-requisites:

• Internet use: Introductory level
• GitHub account

 

Instructor: Daniel Perez

 

Participants:

All CMC Students, Faculty, and Staff, and All Claremont Colleges Students, Faculty, and Staff.