Version Control with git¶
In this workshop we’ll look at how to use the tool git for version control, and how to use GitHub as a way of working with your git controlled directories (i.e., repositories or repos) in the cloud. In this first video, I’ll introduct you to the wonders of git.
Slides¶
You can view and download the slides in a variety of formats by clicking on the image below.
Using RStudio with git¶
RStudio has some git functionality built in. In this video I’ll show you how to use the git tab in RStudio to add, commit, and push local changes to GitHub. I’ll also show you how to do the same via the command line.
Using Jupyter Notebooks with git¶
In this video I’ll show you how to set up a new repo on GitHub, clone it, and version control a Jupyter Notebook.
Some Additional Resources¶
If you’re interested in learning about git from a more computer science perspective (incl. gaining an insight into what’s going on under the head), you’ll might be interested in watching these two videos from the Computerphile YouTube channel:
Git Overview¶
