GitHub Foundations Certification Guide

"Readers will gain the skills needed to pass the certification and a deeper appreciation of how GitHub can transform the way individuals and teams build software." - Irshad Burtally, Senior Director, Customer Success Architecture, GitHub"Whether you prefer instructor-led training, on-demand videos, or interactive labs, the GitHub Foundations Certification journey meets you where you are - making learning accessible, engaging, and relevant." - Ali Condah, Senior Director, Certification & Enablement, GitHubKey FeaturesBecome an expert in Git and GitHub for modern developmentSolidify your learning using hands-on guides with real-world projects and self-assessment questionsPrepare for the certification exam with questions, tests, and study tipsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionProgress from the basics of version control to excelling at collaborative development with the GitHub Foundations Certification Guide, your go-to resource for mastering Git and GitHub. You'll learn how to use Git to accurately track and manage code changes, and discover why GitHub is the leading platform for collaboration, project management, and open-source development. Written by Ayodeji Ayodele, Senior Customer Success Architect at GitHub with expertise in DevOps, Agile coaching, and software engineering, this book provides a structured path to Git/GitHub proficiency. Through hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, you'll harness the potential of open source, navigate the GitHub platform with ease, employ advanced Git techniques, and gain practical code management skills. The book then explores secure collaboration, automation, and key features of the GitHub Desktop app. You'll prepare for the certification exam with practice questions, mock exams, and invaluable study tips. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to take the GitHub Foundations exam and advance your developer career.What you will learnCreate and manage repositories on GitHub confidentlyCollaborate effectively using issues and pull requestsAdopt modern development practices using advanced GitHub featuresEnhance coding speed and quality with GitHub Copilot's AI suggestionsStreamline project management using GitHub ProjectsLeverage GitHub's capabilities to boost your career or grow your businessImplement best practices for GitHub privacy, security, and controlWho this book is forThis book is for software developers and engineers looking to master Git and GitHub for efficient code management, project collaboration, and streamlined workflows. Infrastructure engineers and system administrators will benefit from learning how to manage scripts and track infrastructure changes. Educators and trainers can use this guide to teach software development and prepare students for industry certifications. Aspiring developers and tech professionals will find it a valuable resource for building essential GitHub skills and advancing their software development careers.