Git for Users Training Course

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced professionals who wish to utilize GitLab for advanced CI/CD workflows, project structuring, and collaborative development using the Free edition of GitLab.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement sophisticated GitLab CI/CD pipelines with custom runners and reusable templates.
• Effectively organize projects using groups and namespaces.
• Collaborate on code, issues, and documentation using Markdown and GitLab tools.
• Apply GitLab Pages, release workflows, and secure configurations in real-world scenarios for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training (conducted online or on-site) is aimed at software engineers and other professionals who wish to learn how to use Gerrit as a Git repository and conduct code reviews for government projects. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the functionality of Gerrit and manage the Gerrit web interface effectively. - Apply best practices for using Gerrit in managing code review workflows. - Administer and configure a Gerrit project to ensure compliance with governance standards for government use.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers and DevOps engineers who seek hands-on experience with Git and Azure DevOps. The focus will be on branch management, merge strategies, conflict resolution, and the effective use of graphical clients. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand fundamental Git concepts and workflows. - Effectively manage branches and merges in collaborative environments. - Resolve conflicts using best practices in real-life scenarios. - Utilize graphical clients (SourceTree and GitKraken) for Git management. - Perform practical Git operations both from the console and graphical interfaces. - Work with Git in Azure DevOps for repository integration and version control, enhancing efficiency and collaboration for government projects.

This comprehensive instructional program provides personnel with practical expertise in distributed version control systems. The curriculum encompasses local repository configuration, branching protocols, server deployment procedures, and collaborative workflows essential for modern software development environments. Participants will acquire proficiency in Git utility tools and customization options, gaining actionable knowledge necessary for managing source control operations within complex development teams and continuous integration pipelines designed for government applications.

Gitea is a lightweight, open-source, self-hosted Git service designed to provide robust repository management, comprehensive code review capabilities, issue tracking, and seamless CI/CD integration. This platform is gaining significant traction as an alternative to GitHub and GitLab.com, particularly for government entities that require full control over their source code and need to adhere to specific terms of service and export restrictions for government operations.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at developers and software engineers who are new to GitHub’s platform and wish to leverage its features along with Git for enhanced versioning and management of an enterprise application’s source code. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Set up and configure an account for accessing GitHub’s web-based platform. - Understand how Git’s system functions and grasp the foundational concepts of GitHub. - Create and manage GitHub repositories while implementing Git workflows. - Execute source code changes within GitHub and synchronize revisions made outside the platform. - Operate Pull Requests, Tags, Releases, and other essential GitHub components. - Perform version control functions based on Git and utilize GitHub’s bash environment. - Create repository branches for resolving project defects in collaboration with team members. - Gain a thorough understanding of Git and GitHub’s structure to improve programming practices. This training is designed to enhance the skills necessary for government agencies and organizations to effectively manage their software development processes.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level developers and DevOps professionals who aim to enhance the security, governance, and automation of their GitHub environments, particularly within an enterprise setting. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Configure and manage GitHub security settings and repository access. - Implement security best practices using GitHub tools such as Dependabot and CodeQL. - Create, reuse, and maintain GitHub Actions and workflows. - Monitor and audit activity for compliance and governance at scale, ensuring alignment with public sector requirements for government.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (onsite or remote) is designed for government developers who wish to set up and use GitLab for version control and continuous integration. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure GitLab. - Understand how to implement an alternative to GitHub for government use. - Use GitLab to manage a DevOps lifecycle in a public sector environment. - Utilize GitLab for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery processes. - Efficiently develop, release, and test software using GitLab for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for government users at the beginner level, providing an introduction to Git from a user perspective and covering common collaboration and branching strategies. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the differences between 2nd generation version control systems (e.g., SVN) and 3rd generation systems (e.g., Git). - Utilize Git for version control. - Manage changes effectively. - Explain the concepts of staging and committing. - Set up branches for efficient workflow management. - Work with remote and local repositories. - Resolve merge conflicts. - Add tags to versions. - Collaborate with a team and conduct code reviews for planned changes. - Implement project planning strategies. - Adhere to best practices for working together on features. This training is tailored to enhance the version control skills of government personnel, ensuring they can effectively manage and collaborate on projects within their organizations.

GitLab Self-Managed is the on-premises deployment solution of GitLab's comprehensive DevSecOps platform, encompassing source code management, CI/CD, container registry, security scanning, and monitoring. This deployment option is ideal for organizations that require the full suite of GitLab features while maintaining control over their data and avoiding dependency on SaaS solutions. For government agencies, this ensures alignment with stringent data governance and security requirements.

This targeted instructional program facilitates the secure and efficient transition from Subversion to Git, specifically tailored for personnel requiring proficiency in distributed version control systems. The curriculum encompasses foundational Git principles, standard operational procedures, sophisticated branching and merging methodologies, comprehensive migration strategies, and an examination of Git architecture. Additionally, the training provides actionable guidance on integrating these tools into existing infrastructure. Designed for government audiences, this course aims to mitigate common technical obstacles, thereby enabling developers to adopt contemporary distributed version control practices with increased reliability, accountability, and collaborative efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at DevOps engineers who wish to utilize Kubernetes and GitLab to automate the DevOps lifecycle for government projects. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Automate application builds, tests, and deployments. - Establish an automated build infrastructure. - Deploy an application to a containerized cloud environment.

This course has been developed for government project managers, release managers, product managers, product owners, Scrum Masters, software architects, and all individuals responsible for planning releases and the deployment of software.

It demonstrates how to transition changes from requirements through development and testing to the production environment using a distributed version control system (with a focus on GIT, though the course is also beneficial for those using other distributed SCMs).

Woodpecker CI is a streamlined and robust continuous integration engine tailored for self-hosted Git repositories such as Gitea and Forgejo. This tool offers a lightweight, Docker-integrated CI/CD solution that avoids the intricacies and licensing costs associated with larger enterprise platforms. Woodpecker CI is well-suited for government agencies looking to enhance their software development workflows while maintaining high standards of governance and accountability.