The Remote Repository: Leveraging the Power of GitHub

This course is for those who have been working with Git and have a desire to deepen their understanding of GitHub. This training will empower team members with the knowledge needed to leverage the project management tools provided by GitHub. The course begins by exploring the various the GitHub repository settings, with a focus on the security model. Collaboration is central to all Git remote repository implementations, but getting the most from one’s environment requires learning about the project management tooling and techniques available. GitHub, being one of the first publicly available Git servers, delivers a very comprehensive set of resources to manage teams and their work. Participants will get a chance to experiment with Projects, Issues, and Boards. With the foundation laid, focus shifts to workflows where a variety of scenarios will allow students to gain confidence working with Pull Requests, Forks, and Actions.