Training Course – Github

Course Description:

This 3-day advanced course offers an in-depth exploration of GitHub’s sophisticated features including GitHub Apps, Pages, Hooks, Codespaces, Devcontainers, and Copilot. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to master GitHub for advanced collaboration, project management, and development workflows.

Learning Objectives:

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of GitHub for version control, collaboration, and project management.
• Learn to use GitHub Actions for automation and CI/CD workflows.
• Master advanced GitHub features for code review, issue tracking, and repository management.
• Understand integrations of GitHub with various development tools.

Potential Career Paths:

• GitHub Repository Manager
• Software Developer with proficiency in GitHub
• DevOps Engineer specializing in GitHub integrations
• Open Source Project Contributor or Maintainer

Target Audience:

• Software Developers
• Project Managers
• DevOps Engineers
• Advanced GitHub Users

Prerequisites:

• Basic familiarity with GitHub and Git
• Understanding of software development workflows
• Basic command-line proficiency

Course Duration:

3 Days (8 hours/day)

Course Modules / Syllabi:

Day 1: Advanced Repository Management and GitHub Apps

Morning Session: Mastering GitHub Repositories

• Advanced Branching Strategies and Best Practices
• Pull Requests and Code Review Techniques
• Implementing GitHub Apps for Enhanced Functionality
• Hands-On Lab: Integrating GitHub Apps into Workflows

Afternoon Session: GitHub Automation and Customization

• Automating Tasks with GitHub Actions
• Creating and Managing Webhooks for Custom Notifications and Triggers
• Building CI/CD Pipelines with GitHub Actions
• Hands-On Lab: Setting Up Automated Workflows with GitHub Actions and Webhooks

Day 2: GitHub Pages, Codespaces, and Devcontainers

Morning Session: GitHub Pages and Documentation

• Setting Up and Customizing GitHub Pages
• Documenting Projects and Code with GitHub Wikis
• Hands-On Lab: Creating and Managing GitHub Pages for Project Documentation

Afternoon Session: Codespaces and Devcontainers

• Introduction to GitHub Codespaces for Development
• Configuring and Using Devcontainers for Consistent Development Environments
• Leveraging GitHub Codespaces for Collaborative Development
• Hands-On Lab: Setting Up and Using Codespaces and Devcontainers

Day 3: Advanced Collaboration Tools and Capstone Project

Morning Session: GitHub for Advanced Collaboration

• Managing Security Vulnerabilities and Code Scanning
• Code Quality and Secret Scanning Features
• Introduction to GitHub Copilot for AI-Powered Coding Assistance
• Hands-On Lab: Implementing Copilot and Security Features in Development

Afternoon Session: Capstone Project and Best Practices

• Capstone Project: Implementing an End-to-End Workflow with Advanced GitHub Features
• Leveraging GitHub for Open Source Projects
• Best Practices for Using GitHub in Large Teams and Organizations