git-101

Git/GitHub Introduction (100-hour Session)

Introduction

• Version control fundamentals and importance
• Git vs GitHub distinction
• Real-world parallel: Google Docs version history, but for code

GitHub Basics

• GitHub interface walkthrough
• Core concepts: repositories, main branch
• Importance of README.md files
• Live demo: Repository creation + file creation
• Exploring repository settings and features

GitHub Web Interface

• Direct file creation/editing
• Understanding commits and commit messages
• Practical demonstration of changes (to github Pages, or an app for e.g.)
• History navigation

SourceTree GUI (homework)

• Installing and configuring SourceTree
• Repository cloning via GUI
• Staging and committing changes
• Viewing commit history graphically
• Understanding branch visualization
• Handling merge conflicts visually

GitHub Codespaces

• Codespaces introduction and benefits
• Live demonstration: Opening repository
• Making and saving changes
• Committing and syncing with GitHub (app example + Actions)
• Basic terminal commands if needed

VS Code Integration (probably homework)

• GitHub extension setup (homework)
• Repository cloning process
• Local development workflow
• Commit/sync operations
• Quick branch operations overview

Publishing + DOIs

• Publishing open access + transparency
• Github Pages
• Minting a DOI (e.g. Zenodo)

Wrap-up and Q&A

• Standard workflow demonstration
• Common mistakes and solutions? (Might need to google command line thing?)
• Commit message + pull request etiquette
• Questions?