{"id":15,"date":"2026-10-13T19:21:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T19:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scmgalaxy.com\/tutorials\/2014\/07\/10\/git-training-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T19:21:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T19:21:36","slug":"git-training-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/git-training-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Git Training Roadmap: Practical Curriculum, Labs, and Team Workflow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This revised guide turns a legacy Git training announcement into a practical learning plan for <strong>DevOps engineers, SCM\/build-release engineers, and developers<\/strong>. You will learn what to teach, how to sequence hands-on labs, and which Git commands to emphasize for daily collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Originally published on 2014-07-10; fully revised and updated.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3695 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/git-training.png\" alt=\"Git training banner from original post\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/git-training.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/git-training-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this Git training curriculum should cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For teams that want consistent Git practices, a strong course should move from fundamentals to collaboration in small, testable steps. The original post targeted practical, job-oriented learning for configuration management and build\/release roles, with hands-on delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Git fundamentals: version control, distributed model, repository structure, and HEAD.<\/li><li>Installation and setup: Git on macOS, Windows, Linux, plus identity configuration and help usage.<\/li><li>Daily workflow: add, commit, diff, log, rename, delete, and inspect staged vs unstaged changes.<\/li><li>Undo strategies: restore, reset modes, revert, and cleanup of untracked files.<\/li><li>Branching and merging: branch lifecycle, fast-forward vs non-fast-forward merge, and conflict handling.<\/li><li>Remotes and teamwork: clone, fetch, pull, push, branch tracking, and collaboration workflow.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended hands-on workflow for learners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a repeatable branch-based workflow in labs so learners connect commands to real collaboration. Keep each exercise short: edit, commit, sync, review, merge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"mermaid\">\nflowchart LR\n    A[Install and configure Git] --> B[Create or clone repository]\n    B --> C[Create feature branch]\n    C --> D[Edit files and run tests]\n    D --> E[Stage and commit changes]\n    E --> F[Push branch to remote]\n    F --> G[Open merge request]\n    G --> H{Review approved}\n    H -- No --> D\n    H -- Yes --> I[Merge to main]\n    I --> J[Pull latest main]\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core command labs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lab 1: Setup and first commit<\/h3>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-1\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php language-bash\">git --version\ngit config --<span class=\"hljs-keyword\">global<\/span> user.name <span class=\"hljs-string\">'Your Name'<\/span>\ngit config --<span class=\"hljs-keyword\">global<\/span> user.email <span class=\"hljs-string\">'you@example.com'<\/span>\n\nmkdir git-lab &amp;&amp; cd git-lab\ngit init\n<span class=\"hljs-keyword\">echo<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-string\">'# Git Lab'<\/span> &gt; README.md\ngit add README.md\ngit commit -m <span class=\"hljs-string\">'Initial commit'<\/span><\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-1\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lab 2: Inspect history and working changes<\/h3>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-2\" data-shcb-language-name=\"CSS\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"css\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-css language-bash\"><span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">git<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">status<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">git<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">diff<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">git<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">add<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">README<\/span><span class=\"hljs-selector-class\">.md<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">git<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">diff<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">--staged<\/span>\n<span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">git<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">log<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">--oneline<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">--decorate<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">--graph<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">--all<\/span><\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-2\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">CSS<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">css<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lab 3: Branch, merge, and sync with remote<\/h3>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-3\" data-shcb-language-name=\"PHP\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"php\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-php language-bash\">git <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">switch<\/span> -c feature\/auth\n<span class=\"hljs-comment\"># edit files<\/span>\ngit add .\ngit commit -m <span class=\"hljs-string\">'Implement auth flow'<\/span>\n\ngit push -u origin feature\/auth\ngit fetch origin\ngit <span class=\"hljs-keyword\">switch<\/span> main\ngit pull --ff-only\ngit merge --no-ff feature\/auth\ngit push origin main<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-3\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">PHP<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">php<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undo operations: when to use each command<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Command<\/th><th>Best use case<\/th><th>Changes commit history<\/th><th>Safer on shared branches<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>git restore FILE<\/td><td>Discard local unstaged edits to a file<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>git reset &#8211;mixed HEAD~1<\/td><td>Undo most recent local commit but keep file changes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>git reset &#8211;hard HEAD~1<\/td><td>Remove recent commit and local changes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>git revert COMMIT_SHA<\/td><td>Create a new commit that reverses an earlier change<\/td><td>No rewrite<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training format options for teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original listing described intensive 1-day and 2-day workshops and on-site delivery. The table below helps map those formats to learning outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Format<\/th><th>Typical duration<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Focus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Foundations workshop<\/td><td>1 day<\/td><td>New Git users<\/td><td>Core commands, commit hygiene, basic branching<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applied workflow workshop<\/td><td>2 days<\/td><td>Delivery teams<\/td><td>Merge strategies, conflict resolution, remote collaboration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>On-site tailored session<\/td><td>Custom<\/td><td>Organizations with existing SDLC standards<\/td><td>Team conventions, release flow, role-specific labs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legacy links and contact from the original listing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These links are preserved from the original post for historical reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/a\/scmgalaxy.com\/forms\/d\/1kZs21fbihV4AK2a530-9rHbCuCJR-lQj1aAmC3C0aKE\/viewform\">Training registration form<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"index.php?option=com_icagenda&amp;view=list&amp;Itemid=389\">Upcoming training dates (legacy link)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=330:git-training&amp;catid=186&amp;Itemid=344\">Historic city\/course page (legacy link)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"mailto:info@scmGalaxy.com\">info@scmGalaxy.com<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/git-training-2\/\">Original permalink<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common pitfalls when rolling out Git training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Teaching commands without a team workflow (learners forget quickly).<\/li><li>Skipping undo labs; teams then misuse reset and rewrite shared history.<\/li><li>No branch naming and commit message standards.<\/li><li>Ignoring conflict drills until production pressure appears.<\/li><li>Treating training as one-time instead of reinforcing via code reviews and pairing.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A modern, hands-on Git training blueprint for DevOps and engineering teams. 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