Why take this course
If you are involved in software development and want to master version control, this training is for you. You will learn how to work efficiently with Git in both client and server contexts, explore branching strategies, practice conducting code reviews, and gain hands-on experience that will help you collaborate effectively in a team. With more than 10 practical exercises, you’ll build real skills that you can apply immediately.
What you’ll learn
- Understand version control systems and Git repositories
- Get to know popular Git servers (GitLab) and clients (GitKraken, Visual Studio Code)
- Master key Git commands in the command line
- Apply branching strategies effectively (GitFlow)
- Conduct code reviews using pull requests
- Learn the basics of CI/CD with GitLab
- Adopt best practices for working with code in agile teams
Certificate & Exam
Upon completion, participants receive a certificate of attendance confirming their skills in Git and collaborative development practices. No exam is required – active participation is sufficient.
Who is this course for
This training is designed for all professionals involved in the software development process: developers, testers, and DevOps engineers. Prerequisites: familiarity with any programming language and a basic understanding of software development processes.
Topics covered
- Types of version control systems
- Popular GIT servers
- Popular GIT clients
- GitKraken and VisualStudio clients in detail
- Key GIT commands (command line)
- Creation of repositories using the GitLab server
- Advantages of GIT branch strategy
- Best practices for branch creation
- GitFlow vs. group work
- Pull requests and their using in code reviews
- Introduction to continuous integration/deployment on the example of GitLab
- Best practices for working with the code in agile teams
- Practicing the gained knowledge (over 10 exercises for participants to do individually)