This course covers all aspects of Git Branching and Merging, from basic operations such as generating, switching, tracking, and deleting branches to understanding the various branch kinds.
Branching and Merging in Git
Branching and Merging in Git
This course is part of Complete Git Specialization
Instructor: LearnKartS
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Intermediate level
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3 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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What you'll learn
Understand how to create, switch, rename, track, delete branches, and check differences between branches.
Learn about various types of branches such as master, feature, release, and hotfix branches.
Understand different types of branches such as master, feature, release, and hotfix branches.
Gain hands-on experience with popular integrated development environments (IDEs) and their integration with Git.
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module explores different branching and merging operations, empowering learners to proficiently navigate Git repositories and collaborate effectively on projects. By the end, learners will be able to handle branching operations, merges, and conflicts, streamlining their workflow in collaborative Git environments.
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22 videos3 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module covers seamlessly integrating Git into Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ, and Eclipse IDEs, with practical demonstrations for each, empowering learners to efficiently manage code repositories within their preferred development environment. By the end, learners will be able to utilize Git functionalities within these IDEs, streamlining their workflow and enhancing collaboration on projects.
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12 videos2 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
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Frequently asked questions
Branching in Git lets you create a separate version of your code without affecting the main project.
Branching lets you work on new features, fix bugs, or do experiments without affecting the development line of the main project.
Merging in Git combines the changes from different branches into one. It's typically used to integrate the work done in a feature branch back into the main development branch.