GIT: Revision Control using "Git" New
Tue 14 May 2019
Description
Introduction to using the "'Git'" revision control system. This short introduction will get you started with 'git', and show you how to keep a record of your files in a particular project, audit them, revert changes, and collaborate with others. We will work on building a simple program using the Python language.
Target audience
- All current Cambridge University research students and staff
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
- A basic knowledge of Linux command line tools (ls, mkdir, cd, etc. and an editor). Knowledge of Python is useful, but not required.
- Basic familiarity with Linux command line similar to Unix: Introduction to the Command Line Interface
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
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1 | Tue 14 May 2019 09:00 - 13:00 | 09:00 - 13:00 | Titan Teaching Room 1, New Museums Site | map | Chris Richardson |
Objectives
- Learn basic usage of "git"
Aims
- Learn how to create a "repository", add files to it
- Make edits and audit changes, upload to a remote repository
- Work with others using "branches"
- Pull requests and merges
- Look at the tools available online to help make a project easy to manage
Format
- Interactive lecture with student practicals
Duration
One half day session
Theme
Programming and Scripting
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