ABOUT THE CLASS:
Ever make changes that broke your code and forgot how it was working
before? Want to work together with someone on a code project, but
aren't sure who has the latest version of a particular file? Version
control can solve these and many other problems!
Version control is an essential skill for any web or software
developer to manage their code base, keep track of changes, and
coordinate major revisions with other team members. Git is the
fastest growing and most popular open source version control system
used today. It's useful whether you are working on a large distributed
team or working on smaller personal projects.
This session will INTRODUCE THE BASICS OF VERSION CONTROL, how to use
Git to keep track of your changes to a project, and using GitHub
[https://github.com/] (a social code hosting service) to collaborate
with other developers.
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CLASS OVERVIEW:
The session will be just over 2 hours long and will be broken up into
two sections:
SECTION 1 (ONE HOUR) :
• Basic concepts of version control
• Basics of the command line interface
SECTION 2 (ONE HOUR) :
• INTRODUCTION TO GIT & Git commands.
• Setting up your Github account - Creating your first Repo
Want to try Git before the class? GITHUB HAS A 15-minute tutorial you
can go through on your own here
[https://try.github.io/levels/1/challenges/1].
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PREREQUISITES:
This class will not use actual code when committing to a GITHUB
REPOSITORY, so no need to worry about knowing a particular programming
language. A _WILLINGNESS_ to use the command line to execute
commands is necessary. We will be learning how to change directories,
list directory contents, and learning how to use git from command line
throughout the class.
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YOUR TEACHER:
Josh Kramer, GDI Core member and instructor
Josh Kramer is a web developer with a passion for creating enjoyable
user experiences. He enjoys being outdoors and clean, well-commented
code. Josh spends most of his free time distance running and playing
quidditch (yes, the game from Harry Potter, and it's pretty intense!).
TEACHING ASSISTANTS: Valentina Peric
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TECH REQUIREMENTS:
Your laptop. Note: A netbook or tablet is NOT a substitute.
A modern browser with either Chrome
[https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/] and the "Web
Developer
[https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bfbameneiokkgbdmiekhjnmfkcnldhhm]"
extension or Firefox
[http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/] and Firebug
[http://getfirebug.com/] installed.
A text editor. We recommend Sublime Text 3
[https://www.sublimetext.com/3] (It's free and available for both Mac
and PC).
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Our mission is to provide affordable programs for adult women so
please fill out Scholarship Application
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uav40ldNZON8DT0u77k8Cflo2egigAYa-_LbUnRGqQ0/formResponse] if
you are interested in the class but cannot afford it! Scholarship
approval takes place at least 48 hours before the course.
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The one-time registration gains you access to the class. No refunds.
All attendees are expected to abide by the Girl Develop It Code of
Conduct [https://www.girldevelopit.com/code-of-conduct]
Please message us here or email us at
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questions.