GitHub Quick Tips

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Free Online Course: GitHub Quick Tips provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. GitHub Quick Tips is taught by Ray Villalobos.

Overview
  • Get 30 tips and tricks for working more effectively and efficiently in GitHub.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • GitHub tips and tricks
    1. Setting Up Github
    • Optimize your profile
    • Add descriptions URLS and tags
    • Turn a repository into a template
    • Add Collaborators to a repository
    • Use a secret key on your projects
    • Protect your repo branches
    • Get maximum contribution credits
    2. The Github Interface
    • GitHub search tips
    • Multi-line highlights
    • Access the hidden help shortcuts
    • Compare two branches
    • Pin GitHub repositories
    • Evergreen permalinks
    3. Working with Repos
    • Create empty folders
    • Organize utility templates
    • Get all repo branches
    • Use shields for repos
    • Add social media cards
    • Delete and restore branches
    • GitHub Flavored Markdown
    4. Github Tools
    • GitHub Pages
    • Create a wiki
    • Contribute to an open-source project
    • Create a project kanban for your repo
    • GitHub open-source metrics
    5. External Tools
    • What can I do with the GitHub CLI
    • Start a new project with npx and degit
    • Get the GitHub Student Developer Pack
    • Create repo shortcuts
    • Share code with gists