Git & GitHub Course for Kids
Definition
• Git is a version control system that helps track changes in code projects.
• GitHub is a platform that hosts Git repositories and allows team collaboration.
• Git helps kids keep track of project versions and prevent losing work.
• With Git, kids can easily roll back to previous versions of their code.
• GitHub makes it easier to collaborate with others and share projects publicly.
• Kids can contribute to open-source projects and learn from other developers.
• Git and GitHub are essential tools for all modern developers.
Importance
• First of all, Git allows kids to manage multiple versions of a project without issues.
• GitHub provides a platform for collaboration with peers and developers worldwide.
• Using Git ensures that kids’ code is safe and can be recovered in case of errors.
• GitHub’s community helps kids get feedback and suggestions from experienced developers.
• It’s a vital tool for working in teams, as it keeps track of changes made by different people.
• Kids can learn how to maintain and organize code efficiently with Git.
• GitHub helps build a portfolio of projects that kids can showcase to future employers.
Advantages for Freelancing
• Kids can offer freelance Git/GitHub setup and version control services to clients.
• They can manage code repositories and collaborate with clients on GitHub.
• Git allows freelancers to keep a safe backup of client projects.
• Freelancers can create and manage client portfolios on GitHub, showcasing past work.
• GitHub is great for building and sharing open-source projects.
• Freelancers can contribute to larger projects, gaining recognition in the tech community.
• It’s perfect for freelancing in collaborative software development projects.
Session 1 : What is Git?
Introduction to Git as a version control system
Real-life example: Tracking changes to a book manuscript or an artwork
Key benefits: Keeping history, collaboration, and working on different versions of a project
Installing Git and setting up GitHub account
Activity: Initialize a Git repository and make your first commit
Session 2 : Basic Git Commands
Understanding Git commands:
git init,git status,git add,git commitReal-life example: Managing changes in a project, like a website
Working with the staging area and committing changes
Activity: Make and commit changes to a project locally
Session 3 : Branching and Merging in Git
What is branching and how it helps with multiple features in development
Creating branches and merging them into the main branch
Real-life example: Working on different features without affecting the main project
Activity: Create a branch, make changes, and merge it back
Session 4 : Collaborating with GitHub
Introduction to GitHub: Hosting code and collaborating with others
Pushing your local repository to GitHub and managing repositories
Real-life example: Contributing to an open-source project on GitHub
Activity: Push your Git project to GitHub and explore its interface
Session 5 : Forking, Pull Requests, and Code Reviews
Forking a repository, making changes, and submitting a pull request
Real-life example: Suggesting improvements to a project and getting feedback
How to work with code reviews and resolve conflicts in pull requests
Activity: Fork a repo, make changes, and submit a pull request for review
Session 6 : Managing Remote Repositories
Understanding remote repositories and managing them with Git
Using
git remote,git pull, andgit pushcommandsReal-life example: Synchronizing your local project with team members
Activity: Collaborate on a shared project with other team members
Session 7 : Git Tools and Best Practices
GitHub workflows, issues, and project management tools
Best practices for commit messages and keeping your Git history clean
Real-life example: Managing a large project with multiple contributors
Activity: Set up an issue tracker and use it to manage project tasks
Session 8 : Advanced Git Features
Reverting commits, rebasing, and resolving merge conflicts
Using tags, stashing changes, and working with Git submodules
Real-life example: Rolling back a broken feature or fixing code conflicts
Activity: Resolve merge conflicts and use advanced Git features in a project
Bonus Materials
Git command cheatsheet and GitHub workflow guide
Mini projects: Create a personal portfolio, work on a group project
Access to GitHub actions, integrations, and resources for developers
Certificate of Completion for Git & GitHub Mastery