GitHub Fundamentals: Version Control, Actions, and AI Workflows

In modern software development, collaboration and automation are just as important as writing the code itself. GitHub is the central hub where modern teams manage repositories, automate deployments, and secure their software supply chain. This text-based course guides you from Git and GitHub basics to advanced automation and AI-assisted development. You will build a solid foundation in version control, collaborate effectively with teams, and learn to streamline your development lifecycle using modern cloud-based tools. What you'll learn: - Understand core Git operations, branching strategies, and repository management - Configure automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions - Leverage GitHub Codespaces for instant, cloud-based development environments - Implement security best practices, including secret scanning and dependency alerts - Integrate AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate your coding - Manage collaborative projects using pull requests, code reviews, and issue tracking You will start with essential version control concepts and terminology before moving step-by-step into repository management, team collaboration, automated workflows, and modern AI integrations through clear written explanations and practical exercises. This course is designed for beginners, developers, and IT professionals who want to establish a robust DevOps foundation. No prior experience with Git or GitHub is required. Start reading today to elevate your development workflow and streamline your collaborative software engineering.