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GitHub for Next-Generation Coders

GitHub for Next-Generation Coders

By : Igor Irić
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GitHub for Next-Generation Coders

GitHub for Next-Generation Coders

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By: Igor Irić

Overview of this book

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.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
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Part 1: Getting Started with GitHub
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Part 2: Collaborative Development Using GitHub
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Part 3: Mastering Git Commands and Tools
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Part 4: Advanced GitHub Functionalities
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Part 5: Personalizing Your GitHub Experience

Summary

Congratulations on completing Chapter 6! You’ve navigated through the twists and turns of merge conflicts and emerged more skilled and confident.

This chapter was all about mastering merge conflicts. We learned what merge conflicts are and how to resolve them through various methods and in multiple scenarios. With these skills, you can now do the following:

  • Identify merge conflicts, understanding them as natural parts of collaborative coding
  • Resolve conflicts both using GitHub’s UI and the command line, blending different changes into a harmonious final product
  • Become a more effective team player, able to handle conflicts in your projects with ease and expertise

As you continue building your one-page portfolio website, remember that merge conflicts are just opportunities to synergize different ideas and improvements. In the next chapter, you’ll learn how to navigate, alter, and understand the history of your coding projects in...

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