Module 1 of 4 in Foundational Tools in Android

Introduction to Version Control

Apr 10 2024, Git 2.44, Terminal, GitHub Desktop

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In this module, you’ll learn what a version control system is and why using one is important for any software development project. You’ll also learn the basics of using Git, the most popular system for mobile developers. Then you’ll explore Github.com for hosting your code and collaborating with others on your projects. By Walter Tyree.

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EXPERIENCE

Beginner level

EST TIME TO COMPLETE

1 hr, 51 mins

CONTENT

3 lessons

Module outcomes

Understand the benefits of using version control for mobile development.
Use a version control system such as git to track changes to code.
Understand the benefits of hosting a project on GitHub and how to do so for free.

Covered concepts

Version Control
Git
github

Module content

Introduction to Version Control Lesson (21 mins)

This lesson will explain the value of version control and the basic concepts of all version control systems. Then it will give an introduction to Git, the most popular system used by mobile developers. The lesson concludes with a tour of a small Git repository using some basic commands.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instruction Reading · 15 mins

Demo Video · 4 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz Time 6 questions

Using Git for Development Lesson (43 mins)

Learn the commands you’ll use every day when you work with Git.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Installing & Configuring Git Reading · 7 mins

Configuration Demo Video · 5 mins

Everyday Git Commands Reading · 15 mins

Git Commands Demo Video · 3 mins

Merging Changes Reading · 8 mins

Merging Demo Video · 2 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz Time 6 questions

Using GitHub for Version Control Lesson (48 mins)

This lesson introduces you to hosting your repositories on a service like GitHub. You’ll learn how to link remote and local repositories and how to set up collaboration with other developers.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Why Use a Remote? Reading · 4 mins

Creating Your First Repository on GitHub Reading · 8 mins

New Repository Demo Video · 6 mins

Linking a Repository to GitHub Reading · 14 mins

Push & Pull Demo Video · 5 mins

Collaborating on GitHub Reading · 6 mins

Pull Request Demo Video · 3 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

The Final Quiz 6 questions

Module outcomes

Covered concepts

Module content

Introduction to Android Studio

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