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Learn GitHub: Best Practices

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Overview

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Learn how to maintain clean code and work with the GitHub community.
Continue your GitHub learning journey with Learn GitHub: Best Practices. Learn how to interact with and fully utilize the powerful GitHub community of developers.


* Write clear pull requests

* Make .gitignore files

* Use Git rebase


### Notes on Prerequisites
We recommend that you complete [Learn GitHub: Introduction](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-github-introduction) before completing this course.

Syllabus

  • Best Practices for GitHub Repositories: Learn how to manage your GitHub repository when more people start joining your team.
    • Informational: Intro to Best Practices for GitHub
    • Article: How To Write a Good Pull Request
    • Article: How To Use Git Rebase
    • Article: Git Rebase Off-Platform Project
    • Article: Managing a GitHub Repository
    • Article: Using a .gitignore File in Your GitHub Repository
  • Collaborating with the GitHub Community: Learn how to access all that the GitHub community offers, and how to be a contributor yourself.
    • Article: What is the GitHub Community?
    • Article: Forking a Repository
    • KanbanProject: Contributing to the Codecademy Docs Repository
    • Article: Off-Platform Project: Wedding RSVP
    • Informational: Next Steps

Taught by

Nitya Mandyam

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