codex-lv2-may-2025

GitHub Shell – Direct Links to Software Carpentry Lessons

A beginner-friendly guide to using Git and GitHub from the command line. This lesson provides direct links to the official Software Carpentry Version Control with Git lessons.

This tutorial is based on the resources at Software Carpentry’s Version Control with Git

Prerequisites

Before starting these lessons, make sure you have:

Lesson Structure

1. Summary and Setup

Overview of version control and getting started with Git.

2. Automated Version Control

Understanding how Git automatically tracks changes to your files.

3. Setting Up Git

Configure Git with your identity and basic settings.

4. Creating a Repository

Learn how to create a new Git repository and initialize version control.

5. Tracking Changes

Use git add and git commit to track and save your changes.

Additional Resources

Practice Activities

After completing each lesson, try these hands-on activities:

  1. Create a local repository and make your first commit
  2. Practice the modify-add-commit cycle with a simple text file
  3. Explore Git history using git log and git diff
  4. Set up a GitHub account and prepare for remote repositories

Getting Help


This lesson structure provides direct access to the comprehensive Software Carpentry Git lessons while maintaining a clear learning path for students.