GitHub Foundations Certification Guide: Essential Skills, Real-World Labs, and Exam Strategies for GitHub Beginners

Synopsis

Master Git and GitHub with this practical guide to version control, collaboration, and open-source contributions while preparing for the GitHub certification using mock exams and study tipsKey FeaturesBecome an expert in Git and GitHub for modern development—learn the fundamentals of version controlSolidify your learning using hands-on guides with real-world projects and self-assessment questionsPrepare for certification exam with practice questions, mock tests, and invaluable study tipsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionEmbark on a transformative journey with the GitHub Foundations Certification Guide, your go-to resource for mastering Git and GitHub. This comprehensive book takes you from the basics of version control to excelling at collaborative development. You'll learn how to use Git to accurately track and manage code changes, and discover why GitHub is the leading platform for collaboration, project management, and open-source development. Written by Ayodeji Ayodele, a Senior Customer Success Architect at GitHub with deep expertise in DevOps, Agile coaching, and software engineering, this book provides a structured path to Git/GitHub proficiency. Through hands-on tutorials, real-world projects, and self-assessment questions, you’ll harness the full potential of open source, navigate the GitHub platform with ease, employ advanced Git techniques, and gain practical code management skills. The book advances to explore secure collaboration, automation, and key features of the GitHub Desktop app. You’ll prepare for the certification exam with practice questions, mock exams, and invaluable study tips. By the end of this book, you’ll be prepared to take the GitHub Foundations exam and advance your developer career.What you will learnCreate and manage repositories on GitHub confidentlyCollaborate effectively using issues and pull requestsAdopt modern development practices using advanced GitHub featuresEnhance coding speed and quality with GitHub Copilot's AI suggestionsStreamline project management using GitHub ProjectsLeverage GitHub's capabilities to boost your career or grow your businessImplement best practices for GitHub privacy, security, and controlWho this book is forThis book is for software developers and engineers looking to master Git and GitHub for efficient code management, project collaboration, and streamlined workflows. Infrastructure engineers and system administrators will benefit from learning how to manage scripts and track infrastructure changes. Educators and trainers can use this guide to teach software development and prepare students for industry certifications. Aspiring developers and tech professionals will find it a valuable resource for building essential GitHub skills and advancing their software development careers.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781836206040

Publisher:

Packt Publishing

Date of Addition:

08/26/25

Copyrighted By:

Packt Publishing

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Computers and Internet

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.