“I always thought Git was too technical for me. This book explained it simply — now I use Git every day without stress.”
Master Git from Scratch — No Prior Experience Required
A beginner-friendly guide that takes you from zero knowledge of version control to confidently using Git and GitHub for real-world projects. Learn step by step, practice as you go, and finish with the skills to manage your work and collaborate like a pro.
Learn version control the practical way — Git & GitHub from scratch
If you've never used Git or version control before, this book is for you. We start at the very beginning — explaining files, folders, and saving changes — and build up gradually to essential Git workflows like branching, merging, and working with GitHub.
You'll learn by reading, typing commands, and practicing in GUI tools like GitHub Desktop and VS Code. No prior technical background required.
You'll practice how to:
- Install Git and configure it on your computer.
- Track and commit changes to your projects.
- Explore history and undo mistakes.
- Create and manage branches to try new ideas safely.
- Merge branches and resolve conflicts with confidence.
- Use GitHub to collaborate and share work online.
- Open and review pull requests like professionals.
Each chapter ends with short exercises to reinforce learning.
Table of contents
See everything you'll learn inside — from your first commit to collaborating on GitHub.
The book is organized into clear, progressive lessons with practical exercises.
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Part I — Git Basics
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Part II — Working with Branches
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Part III — Collaboration with GitHub
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Part IV — Best Practices & Next Steps
Screencasts
Step-by-step walkthroughs to cement the fundamentals
Follow along as we install Git, configure user details, make commits, branch, merge, and use GitHub. These short companion screencasts mirror the book's steps and help you see Git in action. (Included in the Complete package.)
These screencasts are coming soon. Access will be available in a future update.
Resources
Starter files and quick references to move faster
Starter files and quick references to move faster
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Practice repositories
Pre-made projects to try Git commands safely.
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Cheat sheets
Common Git commands and workflows at a glance.
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Exercises & solutions
Reinforce each concept immediately.
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Pricing
Pick your package
Essential
The perfect starting point.
₦ 2500
- The complete ebook (Basics → Branching → GitHub → Best Practices)
- Companion practice repositories & exercise solutions
- End-of-chapter projects & glossary
Complete
Everything you need to learn faster.
₦ TBD
- Everything in Essential
- Companion screencast videos (4)
- Extra practice projects & workflow checklists
What readers are saying
What readers are saying
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This book broke Git down into plain English. I went from scared beginner to confidently using branches in a week.
Ibrahim MusaComputer Science Student -
As a freelance designer, I never thought Git was for me. Now I use it to version my design files and collaborate with devs smoothly.
Grace ObiUX Designer -
I'd been stuck with Git errors for months. This guide gave me structure — now I push, pull, and resolve conflicts without stress.
Samuel EzeJunior Backend Developer
Author
Faruk Nasir – Hey there, I’m the author of "Learning Git from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide to Version Control and Collaboration".
I run Starfolk Software, where we build software and teach beginners the practical skills they need to thrive. I wrote this book to give you a straight path: learn Git step by step, understand what's happening, and build confidence to use it in real projects. No jargon — just practical examples, exercises, and encouragement.