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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
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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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Preface
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Preface
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Who this book is for
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What this book covers
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To get the most out of this book
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Preparing for the Certification
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Preparing for the Certification
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What is the GitHub Foundations certification?
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Preparation strategies
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Exam registration
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Exam-day test center requirements
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Exam-day online requirements
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Conclusion
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Useful links
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Git and GitHub Essentials
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Git and GitHub Essentials
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Introduction to Version Control with Git
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Introduction to Version Control with Git
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Version control basics
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Overview of Git
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Lab 1: Setting up Git
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Some common challenges
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Summary
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Test your knowledge
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Navigating the GitHub Interface
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Navigating the GitHub Interface
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Technical requirements
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GitHub overview and offerings
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GitHub account types
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Lab 2.1: Familiarity with the GitHub interface
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Introduction to GitHub product features
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Other GitHub tools and features
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Repository Creation and Management
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Repository Creation and Management
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Technical requirements
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Creating a new repository
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Lab 3.1 – Creating a blank repository
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The markdown language and the GitHub markdown
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Lab 3.2 – Enriching README Files with Markdown Syntax
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Repository settings and management
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Collaboration and permissions
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Basic Git Commands and Workflows
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Basic Git Commands and Workflows
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Technical requirements
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Common Git commands
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Lab 4.1: Linking a remote repo and pushing changes
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Git workflows
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Troubleshooting common issues
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Summary
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Collaborative Development on GitHub
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Collaborative Development on GitHub
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Branching and Merging Strategies
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Branching and Merging Strategies
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Understanding branches in Git
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Merging and conflict resolution
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Branch management techniques
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Pull Requests and Code Reviews
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Pull Requests and Code Reviews
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Technical requirements
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What is a pull request?
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The pull request lifecycle
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Lab 6.1: Conducting a code review with a pull request
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Conducting effective code reviews
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Integrating changes with confidence
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Issues, Projects, Labels, and Milestones
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Issues, Projects, Labels, and Milestones
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Technical requirements
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Introduction to issues
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Lab 7.1: Creating and managing issues
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Lab 7.2: Creating an issue template
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Managing and creating labels
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Setting and tracking milestones
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Projects
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GitHub Actions and Automation
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GitHub Actions and Automation
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Technical requirements
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Introduction to GitHub Actions
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Lab 8.1: Getting started with GitHub Actions
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The GitHub Actions Marketplace
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Best practices in creating workflows
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CI/CD with GitHub Actions
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Engaging with the Community through GitHub Discussions
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Engaging with the Community through GitHub Discussions
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Technical requirements
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Introduction to GitHub Discussions
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Starting a GitHub discussion
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Best practices for community engagement
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Leveraging Discussions for project feedback
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Summary
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Leveraging GitHub for Career Advancement
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Leveraging GitHub for Career Advancement
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Building and Showcasing Your GitHub Presence
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Building and Showcasing Your GitHub Presence
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Technical requirements
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Crafting a professional GitHub profile
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Showcasing projects and contributions
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Utilizing GitHub Pages for personal branding
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Lab 10.1: Creating a GitHub page to showcase your profile and skills
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Contributing to Open Source Projects
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Contributing to Open Source Projects
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Technical requirements
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Exploring the world of open source
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Lab 11.1: Forking a repository – a complete contribution workflow
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Understanding open source licensing
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Enhancing Development with GitHub Copilot
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Enhancing Development with GitHub Copilot
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Technical requirements
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What is GitHub Copilot?
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Lab 12.1: Getting started with GitHub Copilot
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Using GitHub Copilot effectively
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Best practices and tips
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Funding Your Projects with GitHub Sponsors
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Funding Your Projects with GitHub Sponsors
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Introduction to GitHub Sponsors
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Setting up sponsorship for your projects
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Engaging with your sponsors
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Summary
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Advanced GitHub and Exam Preparation
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Advanced GitHub and Exam Preparation
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Project Management with GitHub Projects
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Project Management with GitHub Projects
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Technical requirements
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Introduction to GitHub projects
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Lab 14.1: Setting up project boards
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Automating project workflows
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Summary
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Security Practices and User Management
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Security Practices and User Management
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Technical requirements
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GitHub security features
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Managing access and permissions
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Best practices for repository security
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Summary
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Mock Exams and Study Strategies
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Mock Exams and Study Strategies
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Areas of concentration
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Mock exam questions
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Conclusion
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What’s next after certification?
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Unlock Your Book’s Exclusive Benefits
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Unlock Your Book’s Exclusive Benefits
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How to unlock these benefits in three easy steps
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Other Books You May Enjoy
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Other Books You May Enjoy
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Index
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Preparing for the Certification

Welcome to the GitHub Foundations certification journey! Before you dive in, it’s important to gain a solid understanding of what the certification exam entails. In this chapter, we’ll break down the key components, expectations, and strategies to help you succeed.

Up until early 2024, developers and software engineers didn’t have a way to show proficiency in GitHub. In the past, people would use measures such as the number of repositories on your GitHub profile (which may include forked repos), the greenness of your contribution graph, your open source contributions, and sometimes your achievement badges to judge your proficiency. Many of these metrics would not be reliable for someone with fewer repositories in the public space or who has not contributed to many high-profile open source projects.

From January 2024 and beyond, GitHub published the general availability of five certifications, the GitHub Foundations certification being one of them:

  • GitHub Foundations certification
  • GitHub Actions certification
  • GitHub Advanced Security certification
  • GitHub Administration certification
  • GitHub Copilot certification

Earning a GitHub certification will help you showcase your expertise on GitHub, giving you a competitive edge as a professional.

This book focuses on everything you need to know to pass the GitHub Foundations certification exam. In this chapter, we’ll take a closer look at what the exam involves and how to prepare for it with confidence:

  • What is the GitHub Foundations certification?
  • Preparation strategies
  • Exam-day test center requirements
  • Exam-day online requirements
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