Today’s programmers can’t get by without Git

When it’s time for new code to go out into the world, it’s time for GitHub® tools. GitHub® For Dummies teaches you how you can use the world’s biggest code host to store, organize, and collaborate on software projects. This hands-on resource lets you hit the ground running when you get a job. And if you’re flying solo, you can use GitHub to network and pitch your ideas. Build repositories, work on code with others, and infuse some efficiency into your workflow. GitHub is, well, the hub of the software development community. So Git coding!

Inside…

• Learn why so many dev teams rely on GitHub for workflow
• Master the basic Git syntax
• Collaborate more efficiently
• Store your software online
• Contribute to cool projects
• Network with other coders
• Complete GitHub Skills courses

Get more out of your coding with GitHub

For today’s coders, GitHub is a must. The world’s largest software development platform, GitHub helps developers store, track, and collaborate on software projects. In this easy-to-follow Dummies guide, you’ll find insight into creating repositories, establishing projects, collaborating, incorporating open-source resources, and establishing yourself as a valued member of the GitHub community. With a working knowledge of GitHub, you’ll be a better, more employable programmer. The simple instructions and interactive examples in this book will get you there quickly.

• Get the instructions you need for using GitHub to collaborate on software projects
• Become more attractive to employers with knowledge and experience in the largest development platform
• Set up GitHub Desktop, create a repository, and launch your first project
• Use GitHub Skills courses to learn new tricks, for beginners to pros

You’ve learned how to write a little code—now learn how to share it with GitHub.