GIT Training in Iowa

This instructor-led, live training in Iowa (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 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 [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] (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 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 offers a streamlined, open-source, self-hosted Git platform designed to deliver comprehensive repository management, code review capabilities, issue tracking, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) support. This solution is widely adopted by organizations seeking full sovereignty over their source code infrastructure, eliminating reliance on third-party service agreements or export control limitations, and providing a robust alternative for government and public sector entities requiring secure, sovereign software solutions for government operations.

This instructor-led, live training session, available either remotely or on-site at Iowa, is designed for developers and software engineers who are new to the GitHub platform. The curriculum focuses on leveraging GitHub’s capabilities in conjunction with Git to enhance versioning and management of enterprise application source code.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Establish and configure accounts for accessing GitHub’s web-based interface.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Git’s underlying mechanics and the foundational concepts specific to GitHub.
• Provision and administer GitHub repositories while applying established Git workflows.
• Implement source code modifications directly within GitHub and synchronize external revisions with the central platform.
• Utilize core GitHub components, including Pull Requests, Tags, and Releases.
• Execute version control operations using Git commands and navigate GitHub’s bash environment effectively.
• Develop repository branches to facilitate collaborative defect resolution and project maintenance.
• Apply best practices for software development by mastering the structural frameworks of Git and GitHub for government and enterprise applications.

This instructor-led training, available onsite or remotely at Iowa, is designed to equip developers with the skills necessary to implement GitLab for version control and continuous integration. The curriculum is structured for government IT professionals seeking robust, secure solutions for software lifecycle management. Upon completion, participants will be able to install and configure GitLab environments, deploy alternative platforms to GitHub, manage DevOps lifecycles, and execute continuous integration and delivery processes. Additionally, attendees will learn how to efficiently develop, release, and test software using tools specifically selected for government applications.

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 provides an on-premises deployment of the comprehensive DevSecOps platform, offering source code management, continuous integration and delivery, container registry services, security scanning, and monitoring capabilities. This solution serves as the preferred option for entities requiring the complete GitLab feature suite while maintaining data sovereignty and eliminating reliance on SaaS dependencies. It is specifically designed for government agencies seeking secure, localized infrastructure control.

Git for Users provides developers and project managers with essential version control methodologies to facilitate collaborative software engineering. The curriculum addresses fundamental concepts of the Git data architecture, including object classification, branching protocols, and integration workflows. It also reviews established practices for managing commit records, conducting diff analyses, utilizing stashing mechanisms, and implementing distributed development models with hosted repositories. This training supports software teams in maintaining rigorous version histories, resolving integration conflicts, and ensuring code traceability within collaborative environments for government projects.

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 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, robust continuous integration framework engineered for self-managed Git repositories, such as Gitea and Forgejo. This solution delivers an efficient, container-based development workflow that eliminates the administrative burden and procurement costs typically associated with commercial enterprise platforms. By prioritizing simplicity and operational control, it offers a viable infrastructure option for government agencies seeking transparent, auditable, and cost-effective software delivery processes for government environments.