Compiled Learning Objectives

Version control software

• Define a repository
• Define a commit
• Explain the purpose of version control software

Sharing history

• Identify the number of commits on the main branch of a remote repository
• Identify the author, time and message of a given commit on GitHub

Inspecting a commit

• Given a remote repository on GitHub, identify the files and folders from any commit in a version timeline

Inspecting previous versions

• Use a Git history to view previous versions of a project
• Find the commit that corresponds to a particular version of a project

Forking a repository

• Create a fork of a repository

Working locally

• Clone a remote repository from GitHub into a local folder
• Define the terms ‘remote’ and ’local’ in the context of GitHub

Viewing files from a git clone

• Open a cloned repository in VSCode
• Explore the repository in VSCode
• Open the Integrated Terminal in VSCode

Branching

• Explain why a git repository may have multiple branches
• Describe what’s special about the branch named main
• Create a new local branch in a git repository

Wrapping up Git

• Commit changes to a local git branch

Backlog

• Find the backlog
• Copy your tickets to your own backlog
• Manage your tickets on your board

Introduce Yourself!

• Introduce yourself in 30 seconds
• Learn two key facts about each other

🎡 Morning orientation

• Introduce and welcome new volunteers
• Nominate a timekeeper
• Check the morning day plan and group structures

🧰 Workshop Activity

• Apply concepts from study to a practical example
• Work together on exercises and activities to find gaps in understanding
• Describe and resolve mental model errors

Study Group

• Resolve blockers in your coursework
• Express and resolve problems effectively by writing tickets and asking questions
• Give and receive code review
• Develop your personal portfolio
• Pair programme
• Evaluate your progress with peers and mentors