Version Control

This repository introduces the fundamentals of version control and explains how modern software developers collaborate on shared projects without overwriting or breaking each other’s code.

It focuses on organizing code, tracking changes, and managing collaborative workflows using Git, GitHub, and the Linux command line.

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Course Overview

Version Control is a beginner-level course designed to help learners understand how software development teams work efficiently across the world.

The repository covers:

• Core version control concepts
• Command-line fundamentals
• Git-based workflows
• Collaborative development using GitHub

It is suitable for learners with no prior experience in version control systems.

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Learning Objectives

By exploring this repository, you will be able to:

• Understand and apply version control concepts
• Navigate and use the Linux command line
• Track, review, and manage code changes over time
• Create and manage GitHub repositories
• Collaborate effectively on shared codebases

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Skills Covered

• Version Control Systems
• Git
• GitHub
• Linux
• Command-Line Interface
• Software Development Workflows
• Collaborative Software Development
• Web Development Tools

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Modules

Module 1: Software Collaboration

This module explains how version control brings structure and reliability to software projects and enables effective team collaboration.

Topics covered:

• Collaboration in modern software development
• Types of version control systems
• Common development workflows

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Module 2: Command Line Fundamentals

This module introduces the Linux command line and its role in file management and workflow automation.

Topics covered:

• Purpose of the command line
• Navigating directories
• Creating, renaming, and deleting files and folders
• Piping and redirection
• Automating tasks using commands

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Module 3: Working with Git and GitHub

This module focuses on Git as a version control system and GitHub as a collaboration platform.

Topics covered:

• Core Git concepts
• Local and remote repositories
• GitHub workflow
• Branching and merging
• Managing code revisions
• Moving code from development to production

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Tools and Technologies

• Git
• GitHub
• Linux Command Line

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Author

Satyam Kumar
GitHub: https://github.com/satyamhq
Repository: https://github.com/satyamhq/version-control

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Getting Started

Clone the repository and explore each module in sequence to build a strong foundation in version control and collaborative software development.