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Git and GitHub for Beginners - GitHub Basics and How to Use GitHub Desktop

Kevin Powell via YouTube

Overview

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Learn the fundamentals of Git and GitHub in this 24-minute tutorial video. Explore GitHub basics and master GitHub Desktop, a user-friendly application that simplifies version control without requiring command line knowledge. Discover how to create new repositories from existing projects, manage branches, and merge changes. Gain insights into forking projects and collaborating with others. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates practical examples, including working with Atom editor and Bootstrap. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be equipped with essential skills to effectively use GitHub for version control and collaboration in your development projects.

Syllabus

Intro
Sign up for GitHub
Creating a repository
Checking your repository
Publishing your repository
Viewing your repository
Creating a new branch
Atom
Bootstrap
Fork
Desktop
Pull requests
Deleting a repository

Taught by

Kevin Powell

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