Introduction to Git and GitLab

14 Mar 2023, 09:00 → 15 Mar 2023, 15:00 Europe/Berlin

Online

Overview

The workshop provides a solid introduction into the practical usage of the version control system Git in combination with the collaboration platform GitLab.

The following topics will be covered in this workshop:
- Introduction to version control
- Initial Git Setup
- Basic Git workflow
- Feature branch workflow
- Working with the remote repository in GitLab
- Collaboration using GitLab Issues and GitLab Merge Requests

This is an introductory workshop. No special knowledge is required.

Registration

Please register using the register button below. You do not need to set up an Indico account to register. The registration opens about 2-3 weeks before the workshop.

The registration is preliminary to allow a fair distribution of the workshop seats across the Helmholtz centers. You will be notified regarding your registration status about one week before the workshop.

Workshop Materials

Tuesday 14 March

09:00 → 09:30 Welcome and Introduction

09:30 → 11:00 Introduction to Version Control, Setting up Git, Creating a Repository

11:00 → 12:00 Tracking Changes, Exploring History

12:00 → 13:00 Lunch Break

13:00 → 14:45 Ignoring Things, Feature Branch Workflow

14:45 → 15:00 Wrap Up and Feedback

Wednesday 15 March

09:00 → 09:30 Welcome and Introduction

09:30 → 11:00 Introduction to GitLab, Remote Repositories with GitLab

11:00 → 12:00 GitLab Contribution Workflow: Issues and Merge Requests

12:00 → 13:00 Lunch Break

13:00 → 14:45 GitLab Contribution Workflow: Team Exercise

14:45 → 15:00 Wrap Up and Feedback