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GitHub Foundations
The GitHub Foundations path is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the core functionalities and advanced features of GitHub, ensuring you are well-prepared for the GitHub Foundations certification exam. This learning path covers essential concepts such as version control, project management, and collaboration on GitHub. You will gain hands-on experience with modern development tools and practices, including GitHub Actions for automation, GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted coding, and GitHub Codespaces for cloud-based development. The curriculum emphasizes practical insights and real-world scenarios to reinforce your knowledge and skills, enabling you to contribute effectively to projects and foster efficient collaboration within the GitHub environment.
Content in this path
GitHub Foundations
Prepare for the GitHub Foundation Certification Exam.
- Fundamentals of Version Control**:
- Understanding version control and distributed version control systems.
- Differentiating between Git and GitHub.
- Navigating GitHub**:
- Creating and managing repositories.
- Cloning repositories and creating branches.
- Understanding repository components like README, LICENSE, and CONTRIBUTING files.
- Collaboration Tools**:
- Managing issues and pull requests.
- Conducting code reviews.
- Utilizing GitHub discussions and notifications.
- Modern Development Practices**:
- Using GitHub Actions for automation.
- Leveraging GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted coding.
- Launching and managing GitHub Codespaces.
- Project Management**:
- Managing work with GitHub Projects.
- Utilizing labels, milestones, and saved replies.
- Understanding project insights and workflows.
- Privacy, Security, and Administration**:
- Securing your account with two-factor authentication (2FA).
- Setting repository permissions and visibility.
- Managing collaborators and repository settings.
- Community Engagement**:
- Understanding open source and InnerSource practices.
- Engaging with the GitHub community through following users and organizations.
- Utilizing GitHub Marketplace and GitHub Sponsors.
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Fundamental Programming Knowledge
- Basic Command Line Skills
- Understanding of Version Control Concepts
- GitHub Copilot
- Git
- GitHub Codespaces
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