Foundations of Git
Discover the fundamentals of Git for version control in your software and data projects.
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Discover the fundamentals of version control with Git
This course introduces the concept of version control and highlights its benefits for software and data projects. You'll learn about Git, the popular software for implementing version control in projects, and use it to create repositories and track files.Dive into Git's storage functionality
Discover how Git stores data through blobs, trees, and commits. Use this information to compare the state of your project at different points in time, understanding what changes have been made, by who, and when. Learn valuable tips and tricks to customize your view of a repository's history and how to undo changes to revert files!Get control of your project's history
Mistakes happen, but with Git, you don't need to worry. You'll learn how to easily undo changes and revert files to previous states, allowing you to avoid bugs and keep driving your projects forward!Training 2 or more people?
Get your team access to the full DataCamp platform, including all the features.In the following Tracks
GitHub Foundations
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Introduction to Git
FreeLearn the benefits and fundamentals of Git for version control in software and data projects.
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Version history
Learn how to compare files at different points in time, and restore files to their previous state.
Viewing the version history50 xpViewing a repository's history50 xpFinding the log message50 xpVersion history tips and tricks50 xpLimiting the view of a repo's history100 xpViewing a file's history100 xpComparing versions50 xpComparing staged files100 xpComparing to the second most recent commit50 xpRestoring and reverting files50 xpUnstaging a file100 xpReverting a commit100 xpCongratulations50 xp
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Get your team access to the full DataCamp platform, including all the features.In the following Tracks
GitHub Foundations
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George Boorman
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George is a Curriculum Manager at DataCamp. He holds a PGDip in Exercise for Health and BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and has experience in project management across public health, applied research, and not-for-profit sectors. George is passionate about sports, tech for good, and all things data science.
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