Fundamentals of Git and GitHub for 4D projects
Version management has become an essential pillar of modern software development. In an environment where several developers collaborate on the same project, it’s crucial to be able to track changes precisely, go back if necessary, and work simultaneously without the risk of overwriting each other’s work.
This is precisely what Git, the world’s most widespread version control system, and GitHub, its most popular hosting and collaboration platform, enable.
This first module in the series dedicated to Git, GitHub and collaborative working guides you step by step through the discovery of version management.
Through clear explanations and practical demonstrations, you’ll learn how Git works, how to save and track your changes, how to use GitHub to centralize your projects and how to lay the foundations for structured, efficient teamwork.
An essential course for adopting good development practices and preparing for the rest of the series dedicated to collaboration and advanced mastery of GitHub.
Features
- Understand the basic principles of Git and versioning
- Creating and managing commits
- Use the .gitignore file to exclude files from tracking
- Discover GitHub and its collaborative features
- Create and manage branches
- Understanding the pull request concept
- Adopting best practices to limit conflicts in a collaborative project
Target audiences
- 4D developers wishing to manage their 4D application project versions
- Teams working on collaborative 4D projects
- Project managers or integrators who want to understand how Git repositories work
- Anyone new to version control in a 4D environment
Requirements
- Working in 4D project mode
- Have Git installed on your machine
- Have a working GitHub account
- (Optional but recommended) Know how to use a code editor and a command line
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 1 Hour
- Introduction to GitThis first chapter lays the foundations: what is Git, what is it used for and how does it differ from traditional backup methods. You'll understand the logic of "version control" and why this tool has become essential for all collaborative projects.1
- The basics: commits and .gitignore filesIn this chapter, you'll learn how to save your changes as commits, i.e. snapshots of your work. You'll see how to track your changes efficiently, write clear and consistent commit messages. A complete demonstration will illustrate how the .gitignore file works, indispensable for avoiding versioning useless files (data files, logs...).3
- GitHub and collaborative workingGitHub is the most widely used showcase and collaboration platform in the Git universe. This chapter introduces you to how it works: creating remote repositories, synchronizing with your local repository, publishing your code and managing access. You'll also learn how to clone an existing repository, how to work with several people on the same project, and how to use GitHub to centralize development.2
- Branches and pull requestsBranches are the heart of collaborative work. This chapter explains how to isolate a feature or fix in a dedicated branch, then merge the changes into the main branch. You'll discover the pull request concept, a powerful tool for code review and collaborative validation. Demonstrations will illustrate the concrete steps: branch creation, parallel work, merging and opening a pull request on GitHub.4
- Managing and reducing conflictWhen you work with several people, conflicts are inevitable... but manageable! This final chapter will teach you how to identify the causes of merger conflicts, resolve them effectively and adopt the right reflexes to avoid them.2
Fundamentals of Git and GitHub for 4D projects
