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

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Ayodeji Ayodele

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Table of Contents (25) Chapters

Preface

1. Preparing for the Certification

2. Git and GitHub Essentials FREE CHAPTER

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

Git and GitHub Essentials

This part covers the basics and building blocks of mastering the Git version control system, as well as providing a general understanding of what GitHub is, the functions of its products, and basic repository creation. Upon completion, you will have built a solid foundation in Git and GitHub, essential for any software development and version control tasks.

This part of the book includes the following chapters:

Chapter 1, Introduction to Version Control with Git
Chapter 2, Navigating the GitHub Interface
Chapter 3, Repository Creation and Management
Chapter 4, Basic Git Commands and Workflows

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