Version Control and Collaboration With Git

The version control system is too often seen as just another tool to be dealt with. But when used properly, it is key to kick-starting a virtuous cycle of continuous quality improvement.

In this course, participants will learn how a version control system works. They will also learn how to manage their project's branches and maintain a clean history. Finally, they will learn how the version control system plays a special role in the life of a project, how it relates to quality improvement activities, and how central it is to team collaboration.

Why Train on Version Control and Collaboration?

Developers spend a great deal of their time working on their personal skills. That said, software projects require effective teamwork. This means mastering version control systems and the associated collaboration skills.

Course Contents

• Using Git in practice to version a project
• The mental model of modern version control systems
• Branch management and the different strategies involved
• How to maintain a clean and readable history
• Managing merges, conflicts and rebases
• Integrating version control into the software forge
• Links between version control and quality management activities
• Code review from the author's and reviewer's point of view

Results

By the end of the course, attendees will be able to apply their new understanding of version control systems and collaboration techniques to their own projects. They will be able to better navigate project activities from code production through code review to delivery.