Git & GitHub For Beginners - Master Git and GitHub (2025)

Ultimate Master Class for Git, GitHub, GitLab, and SVN

(Now optimized with additional premium Git and GitHub lectures!)

Introduction

So, you want to learn Version Control Systems.

Maybe that’s Git, GitHub, GitLab, or even Bitbucket—it doesn’t really matter.

Let me teach you all the fundamentals you need to get started quickly and efficiently.

I understand that your time is valuable. Maybe you’re about to start a new job at your dream company, or perhaps you need to get to work on your project right away. Let’s not waste time.

This Git and GitHub Masterclass will save you hours of searching online and trying to connect the dots on your own.

So, welcome to this practical and summarized Git and GitHub course. Let’s Git it started!

Who is this course for?

Whether you want to:

• Improve your development skills,

• Become a better programmer, or

• Increase your chances of getting your dream job...

You’re in the right place.

My name is Vlad, and in this ultimate version control course, you will learn:

• The basics of Git,

• How Git and GitHub work together,

• How to integrate version control into your workflow.

If you work with Python, C#, C++, JavaScript, HTML, or CSS, this course is perfect for you.

About the Course

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Version Control Systems (General - without Git/GitHub)

1. Common challenges developers face (two main scenarios—without Git, no version control, no collaboration).

2. What is a Version Control System (VCS)? (Including Git, GitHub, and GitLab in particular.)

Chapter 2 - Learning Git Essentials

1. Downloading and Installing Git (covering git version, git help, git help <command>).

2. Configuring Git (setting up your name and email).

3. Creating Your First Git Project (setting up a project directory, using git init, git status, and explaining the .git directory).

4. Basic Git Workflow *(creating a hello_world file, understanding "tracked vs untracked" files, three stages of Git, git add, git commit, git log).

5. Hands-on Git Practice *(working with multiple files, modifying files, using git add .).

6. Reviewing Changes *(checking differences between the working directory and the last commit using git diff).

7. Removing Files from Git (commands: git ls-files, git rm <file>, git rm -r <dir>).

Chapter 3 - First Steps with GitHub

1. Why do we need a Remote Version Control System (RVCS)? (And why GitHub in particular?)

2. The importance of collaboration.

3. What is GitHub, and how does it connect with Git?

Chapter 4 - Getting Started with GitHub

1. Creating a GitHub account.

2. Configuring a remote GitHub repository with Git.

Chapter 5 - GitHub: Commands & Functionalities

1. Pushing a Local Repository to GitHub.

2. Creating a New Repository on GitHub.

3. Cloning, Forking, and Pulling repositories.

4. Exploring GitHub functionalities (Raw, Blame, and History—who to blame? :) ).

5. Watching and Starring repositories.

6. Using GitHub Issues & Labels.

7. Understanding .gitignore (for both Git and GitHub).

8. Git & GitHub: Branching and Merging.

9. Resolving Conflicts in Git and GitHub.

Version Control Premium Content: Visualization, Flow, and Commands

Chapter 6 - Understanding Git Workflow

1. Introduction to Git’s visualization process.

2. Local Git workflow diagram.

3. Tracking untracked files in Git.

4. Managing staged and committed files.

5. Skipping the staging area (direct commit technique).

Chapter 7 - Branching and Merging

1. Branching in real-life scenarios (Introduction to merging).

Chapter 8 - Merging Techniques

1. Fast Forward Merge (Git example included).

2. Recursive Merging (3-Way Merge).

Chapter 9 - Resolving Conflicts

1. Understanding Merge Conflicts.

2. Practical conflict resolution techniques in Git.

Additional Topics: GitLab and SVN

Chapter 10 - GitLab: A Remote Version Control System

1. Creating a GitLab account.

2. Creating a new project on GitLab (e.g., "MyFirstVehicle").

Chapter 11 - Working with GitLab

1. SSH Configuration & Cloning.

2. Creating and pushing new files to GitLab.

3. Creating and managing branches in GitLab.

4. Handling merge requests in GitLab.

Chapter 12 - SVN (Subversion): A Centralized Version Control System

1. Introduction to SVN.

2. SVN workflow explained.

3. SVN vs Git: Key Differences.

4. Installation and setup.

Chapter 13 - Tortoise SVN (SVN with a GUI)

1. Downloading and installing Tortoise SVN.

2. Creating and managing an SVN repository.

3. Hands-on SVN practice.

4. Comparing file differences in SVN.

5. Branching in SVN.

Why Take This Course?

I know many of you want to get straight to the point, so I’ve designed this ultimate course with the most essential content you need to feel confident using Git and GitHub.

Here’s what you’ll get:
- Practical explanations – no unnecessary theory.
- Clear, step-by-step instructions – everything from setup to advanced workflows.
- A Git and GitHub Cheat Sheet – a reference guide you can always come back to.

This course is a must-have for any developer’s toolbox.

So what are you waiting for? Enroll now, and I’ll see you inside!

Final Notes

The course primarily focuses on Git and GitHub, but also includes additional content on GitLab and SVN. There’s so much content to help you get started!

Vlad
The AlphaTech