Version control with Git and Github v1

Iqube tech talk

Transcript

1. Version control with Git and Github -Nnabueze Uhiara (software developer, Iqube labs)
2. Main points What is version control? Why version control? Why Git? Why github? Git (proposed) workflow
3. What is Version control? A system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later.
4. Why Version control? • Collaboration • Storing versions properly • Knowing what changed and why it changed(commit messages) • Ability to switch between versions • Backup
5. Why Git? • It is a distributed VCS • Enables offline work • Immunity to explore/try out new things • Large community
6. Why GitHub? • Large community of fellow devs • Integrates seamlessly with other dev platforms • Helps to boost your CV • Show your work to the dev world. PS: Git != GitHub
7. Proposed git workflow Clone,checkout,branch,merge,rebase,commit,push,pull - What are these?? When Do you use them?? How to collaborate with others to avoid merge conflicts?? How to fix merge conflicts?? (you cant avoid them all )