Git a Web Developer Job: Mastering the Modern Workflow

Module 1: Git Foundations & Setup

⏳ 30 minutes

• Installing Git, setting global configs (user.name, user.email), and initializing repos

• Understanding the working directory, staging area, and local repository

Module 2: Basic Commit Workflow

⏳ 45 minutes

• Tracking file changes, staging (git add), committing (git commit), and reviewing history

• Amending commits, undoing changes, and using git restore/git reset

Module 3: Branching & Merging

⏳ 1 hour

• Creating and switching branches, fast-forward vs. three-way merges

• Handling merge conflicts and using GUI merge tools

Module 4: Rebase & Advanced History

⏳ 1 hour

• Interactive rebase (git rebase -i) to clean up commits

• Cherry-picking, reflog, and recovering lost commits

Module 5: Remote Collaboration

⏳ 1 hour

• Adding and managing remotes (origin), fetching vs. pulling

• Pushing branches, setting upstream, and handling diverged histories

Module 6: Pull Requests & Code Reviews

⏳ 45 minutes

• Creating PRs on GitHub/GitLab, reviewing changes, and merging strategies

• Enforcing branch protection rules and status checks

Module 7: Workflow Strategies

⏳ 45 minutes

• Comparing Gitflow, GitHub Flow, and trunk-based workflows

• Choosing the right model for your team size and release cadence

Module 8: Advanced Tools & Best Practices

⏳ 30 minutes

• Implementing client-side hooks for linting and tests

• Managing submodules, Git LFS, and optimizing large repos

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