Working with Version Control (Coursera)

You will also practice Markdown, a widely-used markup language, used to create professional and concise documentation for your software projects. You will explore Markdown syntax essentials, enabling you to create headings, lists, links, and images. By the end, you'll be equipped to produce polished documentation that complements your code repositories.

Gaining confidence in version control and Markdown, you'll adhere to best practices in organising, updating, and maintaining your code.

What you'll learn

- Describe the meaning and purpose of version control, understanding its role in managing and tracking changes in software development projects.

- Identify the benefits for developers when using version control.

- Learn to generate/ utilise SSH keys, use basic Git commands, access public repositories, set up project boards and use issue trackers.

- Leverage Github's markdown language for formatting text and bios.

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to version control

Module 1

This week, we'll be getting started with the basics of version control and learning how to use Git, one of the most popular version control systems used by developers worldwide. You'll learn how to create repositories, track changes to your code and collaborate with others using branches and public repositories. By the end of the week, you'll have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of version control and be ready to take your coding skills to the next level!

Week 2: Documenting with Markdown

Module 2

This week, we'll be exploring collaboration and documentation with Markdown. You'll learn how to use Markdown to create polished and professional-looking documentation for your software projects. Markdown is designed to be easy to read and write, even for non-experts. You don't need any special software or knowledge to use it, and it's widely supported by many popular platforms and apps. So let's go!

Week 3. Using GitHub Projects and Issue Tracker

Module 3

This week, you will learn about GitHub Projects and Issue Tracker, and discover how they can help you manage and track issues and tasks within your project. Together, GitHub Projects and Issue Tracker provide a powerful suite of tools for managing your software development projects. With them, you can stay organised, collaborate more effectively with your team and track your progress as you work towards your goals. Get ready to take your collaboration and documentation skills to the next level!