Completed
Workshop
Git & GitHub Essentials: From Zero to Your First Repository
05 July 2026 • 11:00 AM IST
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Zoom
About Event
Overview
A beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop designed to help students learn Git and GitHub from scratch. Participants will understand version control, work with essential Git commands, create their first local repository, connect it to GitHub, and publish their first project. By the end of the session, every participant will have a working GitHub repository and the confidence to use Git in academic projects, hackathons, and internships.
Eligibility & Format
Topics Covered
Git Fundamentals & Version Control
Git vs GitHub
Installing & Configuring Git
Git's Three Areas (Working Directory, Staging Area & Repository)
Essential Git Commands
Creating Your First Local Repository
Connecting Git with GitHub
Publishing Your First Project
Introduction to Branches
GitHub Collaboration Basics
Requirements
Laptop/Desktop (Windows, macOS or Linux)
Git Installed (Installation guide will be shared)
GitHub Account
Stable Internet Connection
Basic Computer Knowledge
What You'll Learn
- Understand why developers use Git
- Learn the complete Git workflow
- Track and manage project versions
- Create and manage Git repositories
- Push projects to GitHub
- Build a professional GitHub profile
- Understand basic branching concepts
- Collaborate using GitHub
Important Information
No prior Git experience required
Live hands-on experience session
Follow along on your own laptop
Recording may be shared after the workshop
Certificate will be provided to eligible participants
FAQ
Event Details
Date
05 Jul 2026
Time
11:00 AM IST
Mode
Online
Platform
Zoom
Eligibility
All Students
Rewards & Benefits
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Session Slides
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Organiser
Mayank Prabhakar
Google Student Ambassador
Connecting students from all universities through workshops and community jams.