What you’ll learn
- What Git actually does, explained without jargon
- How to install Git and save your work with commits
- How to undo mistakes calmly, even the scary ones
- How to experiment safely with branches and fix merge conflicts
- How to put your code on GitHub, work with pull requests and clone projects
- How to publish your portfolio for free with GitHub Pages
Who this course is for
- Designers and developers who’ve ever lost work or broken something they couldn’t undo
- Freelancers who want a professional way to share code with clients and other developers
- Anyone following the HTML, CSS or JavaScript courses on this site who wants their projects online
Before you start
Do I need to be a programmer?
No. If you can create folders and files, you can use Git. You’ll type a few commands, and each one is explained.
Is Git the same as GitHub?
No. Git is the tool on your computer that tracks changes. GitHub is a website that stores your Git projects online so you can back them up, share them and work with others.
Do I have to use the terminal?
This course uses the terminal because it works the same everywhere, and it’s less scary than it looks. VS Code’s built-in Git buttons are shown too.
What will I build?
Your portfolio site, tracked with Git, stored on GitHub and published live at a free github.io address.
