Version Control with Git: Workshop for Collaboration and Code Management
Workshop Outline
1. Introduction to Git
- What is Git?
- Why use Git for collaboration and code management?
2. Basic Git Concepts
- Repositories, branches, commits
- Working directory, staging area, and Git repository
3. Setting Up Git
- Installing Git
- Configuring Git (name, email, editor preferences)
4. Basic Git Commands
- git init - Initializing a new repository
- git clone - Cloning an existing repository
- git add - Adding changes to the staging area
- git commit - Committing changes to the repository
- git push - Pushing changes to a remote repository
- git pull - Pulling changes from a remote repository
5. Branching and Merging
- Creating branches (`git branch`)
- Switching branches (`git checkout`)
- Merging branches (`git merge`)
- Resolving merge conflicts
6. Collaborative Workflows
- Forking repositories
- Pull requests (creating, reviewing, merging)
- Dealing with upstream changes
7. Advanced Git Topics (Optional)
- Rebasing (`git rebase`)
- Git hooks
- Git workflows (e.g., Gitflow)
8. Best Practices
- Commit message conventions
- .gitignore file
- Branching strategies
9. Tools and Resources
- Git GUI tools
- Online Git platforms (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
- Git documentation and further learning resources
10. Q&A Session
- Addressing specific questions and scenarios from participants
Workshop Format
- Duration: Consider how much time you have and allocate accordingly. Git workshops can range from a few hours to a full day depending on depth.
- Hands-On Exercises: Include practical exercises where participants can practice basic commands, branching, merging, and handling conflicts.
- Examples: Use real-world examples or case studies to illustrate Git usage in collaborative projects.
Tips for Delivery
- Engage Participants: Encourage questions and discussions throughout the workshop.
- Demonstrations: Live demonstrations of Git commands and workflows can clarify concepts.
- Feedback: Gather feedback to improve future workshops.