Version Control with Git

Course overview: Version control is a fundamental need for any knowledge workers that need to create, edit and review some sort of documents (e.g., codes, theses, and reports) in their daily work, if they want to do it efficiently, professionally and collaboratively. Git, the world’s leading version control system, enables you to track changes, collaborate seamlessly, and manage your documents/projects with confidence. This one-day intensive course is designed for lifelong learners eager to master Git’s essential features and workflows. Whether you’re an engineer, developer, designer, or project manager, this course will equip you with the skills to streamline your work, enhance team collaboration, and ensure the integrity of your documents/projects. Join us and unlock the power of Git to stay ahead in your professional journey.

Main goal: After completion of this course, you will be able to: (1) Explain why version control is essential for knowledge workers; (2) Install, configure and run Git on your computer; (3) Do version control on your documents/projects with a typical Git workflow (change, add and commit); (4)  Collaborate with others through remote Git repositories using Gitlab/GitHub

Skills to be gained: Version control, Git, Gitlab/GitHub, project collaboration through remote repositories

Date: 2024-Sep-27

Period: 09:00-16:30

Expected duration: 1 day, hybrid, full-time (7.5 hours)

Format: Physical at DTU Lyngby and online at MS Teams

Level: Beginner 

Language of instruction: English

Requirements:

• Have basic computer skills and can bring/use own computer during the course session;
• Can install a software (Git) and run terminal (like Git Bash or Window PowerShell) following instructions.

Teaching and assessment methods: Pre-recorded lecture videos, on site lectures, online course materials (web pages), discussions, and hands-on assignments. 

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