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Git & GitHub for Beginners — Crash Course

4.9(4,200)·120K enrolled·Updated YouTube · evergreen
Beginner 2 hours English No certificateFREE

What you'll learn

Install and configure Git locally
Use git init, add, commit, log on your own projects
Push code to GitHub and clone repositories
Use branches and merging in everyday workflows
Resolve simple merge conflicts
Use .gitignore and undo mistakes (reset, revert)
Collaborate via pull requests on GitHub

This course includes

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Syllabus· 3 courses · 12+ lessons

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  • What is version control?Video · 8 min
  • Installing GitVideo · 6 min
  • git init, status, add, commitVideo · 15 min
  • git log and historyVideo · 10 min
  • Creating a GitHub repoVideo · 8 min
  • git push and pullVideo · 12 min
  • Cloning and forkingVideo · 10 min
  • README and .gitignoreVideo · 8 min
  • git branch and checkoutVideo · 10 min
  • Merging branchesVideo · 12 min
  • Pull requestsVideo · 10 min
  • Resolving merge conflictsVideo · 8 min

Instructor

GF
Gwendolyn Faraday
Software engineer · freeCodeCamp instructor
950K learners12 courses 4.9 instructor rating

Gwen Faraday is a software engineer and developer educator who has produced multiple top-viewed freeCodeCamp YouTube courses on Git, Java, JavaScript and full-stack development. This crash course is one of freeCodeCamp's most-watched Git tutorials.

Requirements

  • A computer (Windows, macOS or Linux)
  • A free GitHub account
  • A terminal/command-line application
  • About 2 hours of focused time

Who this course is for

  • Self-taught developers needing Git basics
  • Bootcamp students before week 1
  • PMs and designers who collaborate on GitHub
  • Engineers brushing up on commands

About this provider

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freeCodeCamp
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Frequently asked questions

freeCodeCamp's video format is great for first-time learners. Atlassian's written tutorial is the gold standard for reference. Use freeCodeCamp to learn, Atlassian to look things up later.
For 90% of daily use — yes. Advanced topics (rebasing, cherry-picking, reflog, submodules) need a follow-up. Most developers happily get by with what is taught here.
Learn CLI first (this course does). Once comfortable, GUIs like GitHub Desktop, GitKraken or VS Code's built-in panel can speed up daily work.
No — this is a free YouTube video. freeCodeCamp's official certifications (Responsive Web Design, JavaScript, etc.) are separate and also free.
Learn Git Branching (learngitbranching.js.org) — a free interactive visual game that teaches branching faster than any video.
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