Hands-On Workshop | Github Essentials -Part 1

Join us for an exclusive, industry-led hands-on workshop on version control and collaborative coding with GitHub designed to help students develop practical skills using GitHub—one of the most essential tools in modern software development.

In this interactive session, you will:✅ Learn to use GitHub for personal projects✅ Understand the core concepts of version control ✅ Learn basic workflow developers use every day✅ Experience collaborative development used in real world teams

💡 Why attend?

Gain hands-on experience and confidence in managing repositories and collaborating effectively on coding projects using GitHub.

Get immediately applicable skills which are perfect for the newbie or students preparing to work on team-based software projects.

🎙️ Presenter:

Anahid Raisrohani

🎙️ Facilitators:

Maana Javadi

Phuc Vu

The event will be in two parts: Part 1: GitHub Fundamentals - November 6thThis beginner-friendly session requires no prior GitHub experience. Participants will learn the core concepts of version control and how to use GitHub for personal projects. Topics include creating repositories, committing changes, pushing and pulling code, and understanding the basic workflow developers use every day.

Part 2: Collaboration & Branching - November 20thBuilding on the fundamentals from Part 1, this session introduces collaborative development practices used in real-world teams. Participants will learn about branching, pull requests, resolving conflicts, and managing contributions across multiple collaborators. Completion of Part 1 (or equivalent knowledge) is required for this session.

💻 Bring your laptop — this is a fully hands-on session!

🛠 Workshop Requirements:

Operating System• Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ recommended)• Windows 10/11• macOS 10.15+

Required Accounts• GitHub account – https://github.com (students should create one if they do not already have it)

Required Software• GitInstall from: https://git-scm.com/downloads(After installation, verify with: git --version)• Code Editor (VS Code recommended)Download from: https://code.visualstudio.com/• Web BrowserChrome, Firefox, or Edge

☕ Light refreshments will be provided.

Seats are limited — register now to secure your spot!