Git Version Control Mastery – 2026 Guide

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. With hands-on exercises and guided learning, you'll build practical Git skills that will enhance your development workflow. In this course, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge of Git, the essential version control tool for modern development. The content takes you through all aspects of Git, from installation and configuration to advanced workflows and best practices, ensuring you can confidently manage your code in collaborative environments. You'll also learn how to sync your code with GitHub for seamless teamwork. This course is designed for developers looking to enhance their version control skills. Whether you're new to Git or seeking to refine your workflow, this course will guide you through everything you need to manage code, branches, and collaboration on GitHub effectively. By the end of this course, you will be able to set up and configure Git, manage repositories, handle branches and merges, resolve merge conflicts, utilize advanced features like GitFlow and aliases, and confidently use Git and GitHub for collaborative software development.