Git & Version Control
beginnerTopic 5 of 14 in Frontend Development
What it is
Git is a version control system that tracks changes to your code over time. GitHub is a platform built on Git that lets you store code online, collaborate with others, and manage projects.
Why frontend developers need it
Every professional team uses Git. It lets you experiment safely (branches), undo mistakes (revert), work with others without overwriting each other's code (merge), and keep a history of every change.
What to learn
Initializing a repository and tracking files
Staging, committing, and writing good commit messages
Branching and merging strategies
Resolving merge conflicts
Working with remotes: push, pull, fetch
Pull requests and code review workflows
Using .gitignore effectively
GitHub features: Issues, Projects, Actions (basics)
Practice project
Collaborative Mini-Site
Create a repo on GitHub, add a simple HTML/CSS page, then practice the full workflow: create a feature branch, make changes, open a pull request, review it yourself, and merge.