Course Outline
Introduction to Git and Azure DevOps for Government
- Overview of the Git version control system for government use
- Introduction to Azure DevOps and its integration with Git for government projects
- Setting up the development environment: Git, SourceTree, GitKraken, and Azure DevOps for government
Fundamental Git Concepts for Government Operations
- Creating and cloning repositories for government projects
- Basic Git commands: init, add, commit, push, pull for efficient project management
- Branching concepts and strategies for collaborative government work
Branch and Merge Management for Government Projects
- Best practices for branching in collaborative government projects
- Managing branches using SourceTree and GitKraken for enhanced productivity
- Exercises: Creating and merging branches for government applications
Merge Techniques and Conflict Resolution for Government Teams
- Types of merges: Merge, Fast forward merge, Squash and merge, Rebase and merge for government projects
- Conflict resolution strategies and best practices for government teams
- Hands-on exercises: Simulating conflicts and resolving them in a government context
Console vs Graphical Client Operations for Government Users
- Performing Git operations from the console for government tasks
- Managing repositories using SourceTree (main exercises) and GitKraken (demonstrations) for government projects
- Pros and cons of using graphical clients in a government setting
Advanced Git Techniques for Government Projects
- Staging, reverting, resetting, and unstaging changes for secure project management
- Cherry-picking commits and practical applications in government workflows
- Reverting and rolling back changes safely in a government environment
Working with Azure DevOps and Git for Government Projects
- Setting up Git repositories in Azure Repos for government use
- Integrating Git with Azure DevOps pipelines for streamlined government processes
- Managing permissions and access control for secure government operations
Team Collaboration and Real-World Scenarios for Government Teams
- Branching strategies in large government projects
- Handling conflicts in team environments within the government sector
- Best practices for version control in DevOps workflows for government agencies
Summary and Next Steps for Government Users
Requirements
- Basic understanding of version control principles
- Familiarity with software development methodologies
Audience
- Developers utilizing version control systems for government projects
- DevOps engineers overseeing code repositories in public sector environments
- Teams collaborating on software initiatives using Git and Azure DevOps for government
Testimonials (2)
Exercises that we were able to do on VMs
Atif Bhatti
Course - Git Hands-on Workshop with Azure DevOps
Very accommodating to our requested time range and tailored to meet our specific needs. The instructor was not only knowledgeable but also had excellent teaching skills, which made the learning experience enjoyable and effective.
