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GitHub Foundations Certification Guide

GitHub Foundations Certification Guide

By : Ayodeji Ayodele
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GitHub Foundations Certification Guide

GitHub Foundations Certification Guide

By: Ayodeji Ayodele

Overview of this book

Progress 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.
Table of Contents (25 chapters)
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Git and GitHub Essentials
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Collaborative Development on GitHub
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Leveraging GitHub for Career Advancement
18
Advanced GitHub and Exam Preparation
23
Other Books You May Enjoy
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Index

GitHub security features

In this section, we’ll explore the various security features GitHub offers to help you protect your repositories and manage user access effectively.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your GitHub account beyond just your password. By requiring a second form of verification, it ensures that even if someone gets hold of your password, they won’t be able to access your account without the second factor.

2FA is crucial for securing your account for enhanced security, mitigating against credential theft, protecting against phishing, and complying with security standards in many organizations and projects. Which 2FA methods are configurable on GitHub?

Available 2FA methods

GitHub offers several methods for enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to enhance the security of your account. Here are the available 2FA methods:

  • Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) authenticator...
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