Git Power User 1

Someone who is learning how to use the Git source control system.

Master the following skills:

Install Git SCM{:target="_blank"} to your computer.

Using the command line only:

Creating a local repository
Adding files
Committing with a good message
Cloning from a remote (ex: Github)
Pushing to remote
Pulling from remote Hello World!

Suggested Learning:

Udemy's Getting Started With Git{:target="_blank"}
Udemy's Command Line Essentials{:target="_blank"}
Udemy's Git 5-Day Challenge{:target="_blank"}
Git CheatSheet{:target="_blank"}
Git Tutorial for Beginners with Mosh{:target="_blank"}
Git & Github Crash Course with Traversy Media{:target="_blank"}

Suggested Excercies:

You can use this exercise{:target="_blank"} to help you solidify your knowledge.

Evaluation:

Ask your mentor if you are ready for evaluation. Then, do one of the following:

Schedule a live evaluation by clicking here to find a time on the calendar. After the evaluation, claim the badge.

or

Record a screencast where you talk about and demonstrate each competency listed above. Make sure badge criteria and relevant tools are visible in the screen cast AND that your audio is good enough for the evaluator to hear. Upload the video to a service like Vimeo or Youtube (unlisted is fine) so that you can provide a public url for an evaluator to view. Claim the badge and include the video url in the evidence box.