Month 1 · Week 2 of 40

Git Workflow & Branching

Work safely in parallel using Git branches.

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Week Overview

Learn how engineering teams collaborate simultaneously without overwriting each other's code. Master Git branching strategies, pull requests, and commit conventions.

Core Concepts & Topics

Branch Creation & Switching (git switch / checkout)
Pushing Feature Branches to GitHub
Opening & Documenting Pull Requests
Fast-Forward vs Merge Commits
Deleting Stale Branches
Hands-On Challenge

Week 2 Project: Multi-branch repository with automated pull requests and branch merge reviews.

Every week at DoxaTech Hub requires submitting real working code tested by our automated grading suite. You will push code to your personal GitHub repository, open pull requests, and receive instant feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why shouldn't developers commit directly to main?

Committing directly to main risks introducing broken code to production. Branching allows team review and CI tests to pass before merging.

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