Introduction to Git

A self-paced module on version control

This Microsoft Learn module introduces Git as a way to track changes and collaborate with other developers. It runs about 1 hour and 26 minutes and combines reading with a hands-on exercise.

What you will work through

• What version control is and why it matters for teams
• A try-it-yourself exercise with Git
• The basic commands used day to day

It is a sensible starting point before the longer GitHub learning paths, since the GitHub Foundations path builds on these same ideas. Allow the full run time, and try each command as you read about it.

Short, self-contained exercises like these are a good check on your understanding before longer material.