Session on "Introduction to Git and GitHub"

I gave a session on “Introduction to Git and GitHub” as a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (MLSA). The workshop introduced Git basics, GitHub workflows, and practical version control concepts for beginners.

Session highlights

What Git is and why version control matters.
How to create, clone, and manage repositories.
Core Git commands: git init, git add, git commit, git branch, git merge, git pull, and git push.
How GitHub supports collaboration through repositories, pull requests, and issues.
Common mistakes beginners make and how to avoid them.

Workshop format

The session included a short presentation, a live demo, and a hands-on practice segment. Participants learned how to track changes, create branches, and collaborate using GitHub.

Resources

Git documentation
GitHub Guides

Conclusion

This workshop helped participants build a practical foundation in Git and GitHub and prepared them to use version control in their own projects.