Git and GitHub Essentials for DevOps Engineers Online Course
Git and GitHub Essentials for DevOps Engineers Online Course
This course is designed for DevOps engineers who don't typically write application code but need to manage code efficiently. Using a real-world project, it covers the entire process from creating a repository to deploying code in production. You will start with installing Git on Windows and Linux EC2 instances, followed by working with Git Bash. The course includes creating repositories on both Git and GitHub, cloning repositories, collaborating with other developers, and managing commits and branches. You will also learn to create pull requests, handle private repositories, and revert changes. Key concepts like Git Rebase, Git Fetch, and Git Pull will be covered. The course culminates in a practical project demonstrating the DevOps engineer’s role in Git and GitHub. By the end, you will have a solid understanding of using Git and GitHub in DevOps workflows.
Key Benefits
- A thorough, practical course with hands-on lab exercises to reinforce learning
- Master Git and GitHub to effectively manage tasks and responsibilities in a DevOps engineer role
- Provides a strong foundation for your DevOps career, with a focus on DevOps engineering practices using Git and GitHub
Target Audience
This course is ideal for individuals and IT professionals looking to start a career in DevOps. It is also highly beneficial for existing DevOps engineers who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of Git and GitHub, as well as their specific roles within these tools through practical project-based learning. To maximize your learning experience, a foundational knowledge of Linux and Git is recommended.
Learning Objectives
- Set up an EC2 instance and install Git on a Linux environment
- Create and manage repositories on both Git and GitHub
- Clone repositories from GitHub for collaboration
- Work with branches in both Git and GitHub for efficient version control
- Create pull requests and manage private repositories for secure collaboration
- Gain a deep understanding of advanced Git concepts, including Git Rebase, Git Fetch, and Git Pull
Course Outline
The Git and GitHub Essentials for DevOps Engineers Exam covers the following topics -
Module 1 - Course Introduction
- Overview of the Course
- Prerequisites and Getting Started
- About the Instructor
- Understanding Version Control Systems
- Installing Git on Windows
- Setting Up an EC2 Instance and Installing Git on Linux
- Navigating with Git Bash
Module 2 - Git Fundamentals
- Creating a Git Repository
- Understanding Git Stages
- Git Workflow Essentials
- Comparing Code Changes Across Git Stages
- Analyzing Differences Between Local Commits
Module 3 - Mastering GitHub
- The Role of GitHub in Version Control
- Setting Up a GitHub Account
- Creating a New Repository on GitHub
- Cloning a Repository from GitHub
- Pushing Code to a Remote Repository
Module 4 - Collaborating with Developers
- Working with Code from Other Developers
- Differences Between Git Clone and Git Pull
- Troubleshooting Push Issues to Remote Repositories
- Connecting to GitHub via SSH
- Linking Local and Remote Repositories with git remote add
- Java Developer Workflow for Pushing Code
Module 5 - Git Commits
- Managing Commits in Git
- Viewing Detailed Information About Specific Commits with git show
- Committing Changes on GitHub
- Directly Committing Changes via GitHub Interface
Module 6 - Git Branching
- The Importance of Branching in Git
- Implementing Branching Strategies to Safeguard Stable Code
- Managing Branches in GitHub
- Working with Branches in Git
- Committing Changes to Branches
- Merging Changes from Development to Master Branch
- Resolving Merge Conflicts
Module 7 - Team Collaboration with Git
- Forking a Repository
- Creating and Managing Pull Requests (PR)
- Working with Private Repositories
- Adding Collaborators to GitHub Repositories
- Creating and Managing Protected Branches
- Tagging Commits for Versioning
Module 8 - Reverting Changes in Git
- Reverting Changes in the Working Directory
- Undoing Changes from Staging Area and Local Repository
- Configuring and Using .gitignore
Module 9 - Advanced Git Concepts
- Understanding Git Rebase
- Comparing git fetch and git pull
Module 10 - DevOps Role with Git – Practical Project
- Overview of the Git Project
- Setting Up Git Repositories and Branches for New Projects
- Enabling Developer Code Check-ins
- Implementing DevOps Workflow on the Dev Branch
- Merging Code via Pull Requests (PR) from Dev to UAT Branch
- Deploying Code to Production
Module 11 - AWS Account Setup
- Creating and Configuring an AWS Account
