You're reading from GitHub Foundations Certification Guide Essential skills, real-world labs, and exam strategies for GitHub beginners

Product type Paperback

Published in Aug 2025

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781836206057

Length 434 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Tools

GitHub

Concepts

DevOps

Author (1):

Ayodeji Ayodele

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Table of Contents (25) Chapters

Preface

1. Preparing for the Certification FREE CHAPTER

2. Git and GitHub Essentials

3. Introduction to Version Control with Git

4. Navigating the GitHub Interface

5. Repository Creation and Management

6. Basic Git Commands and Workflows

7. Collaborative Development on GitHub

8. Branching and Merging Strategies

9. Pull Requests and Code Reviews

10. Issues, Projects, Labels, and Milestones

11. GitHub Actions and Automation

12. Engaging with the Community through GitHub Discussions

13. Leveraging GitHub for Career Advancement

14. Building and Showcasing Your GitHub Presence

15. Contributing to Open Source Projects

16. Enhancing Development with GitHub Copilot

17. Funding Your Projects with GitHub Sponsors

18. Advanced GitHub and Exam Preparation

19. Project Management with GitHub Projects

20. Security Practices and User Management

21. Mock Exams and Study Strategies

22. Unlock Your Book’s Exclusive Benefits

How to unlock these benefits in three easy steps

23. Other Books You May Enjoy

24. Index

GitHub overview and offerings

GitHub is a powerful platform that has revolutionized the way developers work. Over 100 million developers are on GitHub, by far the largest developer ecosystem I know of. It has made it easier for developers to collaborate, share code, and manage projects. With its intuitive interface and robust features, GitHub has become an essential tool for developers of all skill levels. In this chapter, we will explore the many features of GitHub and how you can use them to improve your workflow.

What is GitHub?

GitHub is a hosting platform for developers to store and manage Git repositories (source code) and collaborate on software development and software releases, providing them with multiple interfaces and capabilities to work together. It is the library/bookshelf that can help you store many cookbooks for different recipes, not just lasagna. GitHub only supports the Git version control system; you cannot store an SVN repository, for example. GitHub...

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Authors (1)

Ayodeji Ayodele

Ayodeji (Ayo) is a seasoned architect, DevOps evangelist, author and coach, dedicated to helping teams deliver high-quality software efficiently. With 18+ years in tech, he has worked across Financial Services, Tech, FMCG, Public Sector, and Manufacturing. His expertise includes solution architecture, DevOps, software engineering, Agile coaching, and cloud technologies. He has worked with CIOs and tech leaders across Asia, Oceania, and Africa to drive Agile and DevOps adoption. Currently a Senior Customer Success Architect at GitHub, Ayo helps enterprise clients thrive in their journey by deeply understanding their needs and objectives, and harnessing the power of GitHub's tools and services to drive success in their businesses.

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