What to Learn After Git

Git is the leading distributed version control application, utilized by over 94% of all programmers. It is a crucial workflow organization tool used to archive, document, and collaborate on source code development projects. If you already know how to use Git, you might consider learning other developer tools, like Emmet and VSC, more advanced programming languages, or project management skills. We’ll cover these related skills below so you clearly understand what skill you want to tackle next. 

What is Git?

Git is an open-source programming tool that allows users to effortlessly track the changes made during the early stages of software development. It allows individual programs to keep a record of the changes that they have made to easily restore or back-up earlier versions of their code and it allows teams of developers to record the changes that individual members make to a file or program. Designed to support distributed non-linear workflow, Git allows programmers to create non-linear histories and branched records of how a program has been developed over its time in Git.

Developed in 2005 for Linux, Git has since become one of the most commonly used distributed version control software. In 2022, nearly 94% of computer programmers report using Git as a vital part of their regular programming activities. This means that learning Git is an important skill for anyone hoping to undertake collaborative development projects, particularly in open-source communities where it is expected that many development histories will be documented using Git.

Read more about what Git is and why you should learn it. 

What Can You Do with Git?

Git can be used to ensure that you have a detailed record of all the changes being made to a file of code. Individual users can take advantage of this documentation to quickly restore or reconstruct prior versions of code or to see where specific changes were made if those changes came with unintended consequences. Groups of developers can use Git to collaborate more effectively on a shared file as the system will keep track of all the changes made independently, providing a stable record of how each developer impacted the file over time.

In addition, thanks to the prevalence of GitHub, learning Git will significantly expand a developer's ability to store and share their software. Since each instance of Git on a computer stores its own directory and history, the documentation on your programs is not operating at the whims of an external source or mainframe, making the histories far more stable. In addition, GitHub lets users publish and share code effortlessly, making community-driven collaboration all the more productive. Git and GitHub help fuel community-driven software development, and learning how to use these tools will ensure that you, too, can participate in these projects.

Other Web Development Tools

Once you’ve learned Git, it may be beneficial to learn other efficiency tools to improve further your ability to work as a programmer. Each tool serves a niche function, but a lot of time and energy has been put into ensuring that developers have the tools needed to streamline their work and code more efficiently. Some commonly used tools include Emmet, a shortcutting tool designed to speed up the coding process in HTML/CSS, and Video Studio Code (VSCode), one of the most popular code editing applications available. Learning these tools will help you become an even more proficient programmer.

Consider enrolling in Noble’s Front-End Tools & Portfolio course to learn more about these tools.

Different Programming Languages

If you are skilled in Git, that probably means you have some coding experience. Once you’ve mastered Git and want to expand on your potential programming abilities, you may want to learn how to program in other languages, each with their own specialized functions. While most students start with HTML/CSS for web development, students can improve their web design skills by learning JavaScript. Students interested in machine learning and other data science skills may want to learn Python. SQL training can teach you how to work more efficiently on databases. Software Engineers use dozens of programming languages to build the applications and computer technology we use daily.

Students interested in learning more about their coding and development training options should consult Noble Desktop's options.

Project Management

One of the primary functions of Git is its ability to serve as a collaborative repository of work done on large-scale software development projects. One way to improve your earning potential in these team development projects is to learn project management skills. These soft skills teach you how to run teams of developers who will use tools like Git to collaborate. Project Managers will also oversee the human element of a project and ensure that the job is done on time and within budget.

To learn more about this exciting career path, visit Noble Desktop to learn more about your options for project management training.

Key Insights

• Once students have learned how to use Git, they can take many different paths to complement their skills and improve their earning potential.
• Students may want to learn how to use other programming tools, like VS Code and Emmet, to improve their coding skills.
• Since Git experts will need to know how to code, students can opt to learn additional coding languages like SQL, Python, React, or JavaScript.
• As a collaboration tool, Git is often used by large teams of developers. Students may want to learn project management skills to let them work overseeing these teams.
• No matter what skill you are hoping to learn, Noble Desktop offers comprehensive training through live online classes or at their campus in Manhattan.

Learn Git with Hands-on Training at Noble Desktop

Since Git is an open-source efficiency tool, you’ll rarely find a course that strictly teaches students how to use it. Instead, students will learn Git as an essential complementary skill in more formal web development or programming course. This means that students looking to learn are aspiring to be programmers or developers, meaning that web development training will likely be a part of their future. To assist with this, Noble offers a wide variety of web development courses designed to fit your needs as a student.

At Noble, students can learn Git as part of their front end development training curriculum. In these training courses, students will learn the techniques required to program the client-facing, interactive web application elements, such as a webpage. In these classes, students will primarily focus on learning how to program using HTML/CSS and JavaScript, though advanced courses will also teach languages like React. In Noble’s Front End Web Development Certificate program, students will receive hands-on training in several important web development skills, including tracking and managing file changes using Git. With this training, students will be able to see how their programs develop over time, documenting a history of their work, and they will be able to see how Git is used to assist them in collaborative development projects. Since this is a career-focused course, the class assumes no prior coding experience, making this a good place to start for students hoping to enter the field of web development.

Noble also offers a more immersive Full Stack Web Development Certificate program that will teach students all the skills needed to work as Full Stack Web Developers (developers who handle both the client- and server-side elements of a webpage). While a part of this will be learning how to use Git to track and document changes to code, the vast majority of the course is comprised of intensive web development training courses in which students will learn HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Node, Express, MongoDB, React, and SQL. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn all the essential aspects of web development. Since this is a career-focused course, students will receive professionalization assistance, including one-on-one career mentorship and portfolio-building seminars.