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Product type Paperback

Published in Jul 2024

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781835463048

Length 384 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Tools

Git

Concepts

DevOps

Author (1):

Igor Irić

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Table of Contents (21) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1: Getting Started with GitHub FREE CHAPTER

2. Chapter 1: Introduction to Version Control and GitHub

3. Chapter 2: Mastering GitHub Essentials

4. Part 2: Collaborative Development Using GitHub

5. Chapter 3: GitHub Features for Collaborating on Projects

6. Chapter 4: Branching in GitHub and Git

7. Chapter 5: Collaborating on Code through Pull Requests

8. Chapter 6: Resolving Merge Conflicts – on GitHub and Locally

9. Part 3: Mastering Git Commands and Tools

10. Chapter 7: Git History and Reverting Commits

11. Chapter 8: Helpful Tools and Git Commands

12. Part 4: Advanced GitHub Functionalities

13. Chapter 9: Leveraging GitHub Actions for Automation

14. Chapter 10: Enhancing GitHub Security Measures

15. Chapter 11: Engaging with the Open Source Community

16. Part 5: Personalizing Your GitHub Experience

17. Chapter 12: Crafting Your GitHub Profile

18. Chapter 13: GitHub Copilot Aiding Code Creation

19. Index

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Is GitHub Copilot free for coders in school?

If you’re diving into the world of coding while studying, GitHub Copilot comes as a friendly companion at no cost. Here’s what you need to have to buddy up with Copilot:

Be a student: You have to be at least 13 years old and actively learning in a school or college.
Have school email: A school-issued email address proves that you’re part of an educational institution. If you don’t have one, don’t worry! You can show some documents that confirm you’re currently studying.

How to apply for free GitHub benefits

This is very easy. Just visit https://github.com/edu and click on Join GitHub Education, as shown in Figure 13.24.

Figure 13.24 – The GitHub Education page

On the next screen, you will have to select that you are a student, provide your school name and school email, and then click Continue to finish setting up your student benefits.

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