Git-it4.4.0

Starting out as a newbie developer does not come without its own set of challenges like learning new programming languages and, possibly, how to use one of the most popular web-based repositories hosting services out there, named GitHub.Fortunately, you can take advantage of the specific services offered by Git-it to speed-up the learning process of using GitHub.Essentially, Git-it is an Electron-based and novice-accessible learning tool that helps you thoroughly learn the basics of using GitHub with the aid of a set of challenges.

Requires Git and an Internet connection

Before you get started, you should know that you firstly need to install Git on your computer and have it and a decent text editor running side by side. One other thing to take into consideration is the fact that an Internet connection is required for some of the challenges.The app can be started with minimum fuss, since it does not require any installation. Upon launching the app, you are met by a welcoming screen that displays the number of completed challenges as well as quick access to some useful resources.

Learn the GitHub basics with the help of Git-it

The challenges are very well thought-out and, as mentioned before, are designed to help you learn all about repositories, remote repositories, working with collaborators and many other useful things.You are required to start with the first challenge named 'Get Git' and make your way through other ones like 'Repository', 'Commit to It', 'GitHubbin', 'Remote Control', 'Fork and Clones', 'Branches Aren't Just For Birds', 'It's a Small World', 'Pull Never Out Of Date', 'RequestingYou Pull Please' up to the final one, 'Merge Tada'.

Should make the lives of novice developers a bit easier

All in all, Git-it is definitely an uber-useful learning tool that is recommended for all beginner developers out there that are looking for a quick and efficient way to learn the basics of using GitHub.While it may not make you a better developer per-say, it will definitely make GitHub feel far less intimidating and, as a bonus, you'll also get some green squares on your GitHub contribution chart.