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GitHub for Next-Generation Coders. Build your ideas, share your code, and join a community of creators

GitHub for Next-Generation Coders. Build your ideas, share your code, and join a community of creators

Igor Irić

Ebook
Navigating the world of collaborative software development can be daunting, especially for young coders just starting their programming journey. This book is designed to take you on a coding adventure, transforming you from a curious beginner into a confident GitHub user.
The book builds a solid foundation and explains the Git version control system in depth, helping you understand how to track changes, collaborate effectively, and manage your projects with ease. You'll master repositories, the building blocks of your coding projects, and learn branching strategies to experiment and work seamlessly with others. The chapters will teach you about GitHub Actions, guiding you through workflow syntax, exploring environments and secrets management, and providing hands-on exercises to solidify your understanding. You’ll also discover how to craft a compelling GitHub profile that highlights your achievements and discover the exciting world of open-source projects where you can contribute and give back to the community. To get you started with AI, you’ll also learn how to leverage Copilot and ChatGPT together to write faster, cleaner code.
By the end of this book, you’ll be well prepared to contribute to real-world projects on GitHub, equipped with the skills to thrive in the world of collaborative software development.
  • 1. Introduction to Version Control and GitHub
  • 2. Mastering GitHub Essentials
  • 3. GitHub Features for Collaborating on Projects
  • 4. Branching in GitHub and Git
  • 5. Collaborating on Code through Pull Requests
  • 6. Resolving Merge Conflicts – on GitHub and Locally
  • 7. Git History and Reverting Commits
  • 8. Helpful Tools and Git Commands
  • 9. Leveraging GitHub Actions for Automation
  • 10. Enhancing GitHub Security Measures
  • 11. Engaging with the Open Source Community
  • 12. Crafting Your GitHub Profile
  • 13. GitHub Copilot Aiding Code Creation
  • Title: GitHub for Next-Generation Coders. Build your ideas, share your code, and join a community of creators
  • Author: Igor Irić
  • Original title: GitHub for Next-Generation Coders. Build your ideas, share your code, and join a community of creators
  • ISBN: 9781835462898, 9781835462898
  • Date of issue: 2024-07-31
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_3yns
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing