Git & GitHub Crash Course for Beginners [2026]

Learn Git and GitHub from scratch with clear examples, real workflows, branching, merging, stashing, rebase, pull requests, and more. Perfect for beginners who want strong foundations. 📚Resources ⏱️

Beginner - 81 min - Software & IT - freeCodeCamp.org

The full course: Learn Git & Tools free

What you'll need

Laptop stand: Screen at eye level for long study sessions.
Noise-cancelling headphones: Focus through long video lessons.
Second monitor: Video on one screen, practice on the other.
Wireless keyboard and mouse: Comfortable for hours of typing.

Books

Pro Git by Scott Chacon - View on Amazon
The Linux Command Line by William E. Shotts - View on Amazon
The Pragmatic Programmer by Dave Thomas - View on Amazon

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