taller-master-ugr

A Git Training Repository for Master Students at UGR

This repository is designed to help master students develop professional Git skills through hands-on exercises organized by difficulty level.

📚 Training Structure

This repository contains exercises across four difficulty levels, each in its own branch. You must complete all exercises in each branch before progressing to the next level. After finishing a level, create an outcome branch to document and submit your work for evaluation.

🌱 Newbie Level

Branch: newbie
Exercise: 1
Topics:

• Basic Git commands (init, clone, add, commit, status, log)
• Creating and switching branches
• Basic remote operations (push, pull)

You MUST start here: We consider you new to Git or need a refresher on the basics.

git checkout newbie

🔧 Intermediate Level

Branch: intermediate
Exercise: 1
Topics:

• Merging branches and resolving conflicts
• Using tags for releases

Continue here: You're now comfortable with basic Git but need to deepen your understanding of collaboration workflows.

git checkout intermediate

🎯 Master Level

Branch: master
Exercise: 1
Topics:

• Rewriting history (rebase, amend commits, interactive rebase)

Now is time for a level up. Continue here: You want to master advanced Git techniques used in professional environments.

git checkout master

🌟 Master of the Universe Level

Branch: master-of-the-universe
Exercise: 1
Topics:

• Branch protection rules and secure workflows
• Security best practices (GPG signing, managing sensitive data)
• Verified commits and security auditing

Now is time for a level up. Continue here: You want to master advanced Git techniques used in professional environments.

git checkout master-of-the-universe

🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone git@github.com:miguel-oltra/taller-master-ugr.git
   cd taller-master-ugr

2. Choose your level: Checkout the branch for your skill level

   git checkout <branch-name>

3. Read the exercises: Each branch has a README.md with detailed exercises

4. Complete the exercises: Follow the instructions and practice!

📖 Additional Resources

• Git Documentation: https://git-scm.com/doc
• Interactive Git Tutorial: https://learngitbranching.js.org/
• GitHub Skills: https://skills.github.com/
• SSH Setup: Configure SSH credentials
• GPG Setup: Managing commit signature verification

💡 Learning Path

We recommend following this progression:

Newbie → Intermediate → Master → Master of the Universe

However, feel free to jump to any level that matches your current knowledge.

🎓 Training Topics Covered

• Git Key Features: Local and remote operations, commits, working tree, staging area
• Branching: Creation, merging, strategies
• History Management: Viewing logs, rewriting history
• Hooks: Pre-commit, post-commit, pre-push automation
• Security: SSH keys, GPG keys, verified commits
• Collaboration Workflows: GitHub Flow, Git Flow, Forking workflow
• Digital Trends: GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, DevSecOps

📊 Exercise Overview

Level	Exercise	Time Estimate	Key Skills
Newbie	1	1-2 hours	Foundation & basics
Intermediate	1	2-3 hours	Collaboration & conflict resolution
Master	1	3-4 hours	Advanced techniques & automation
Master of the Universe	1	2-3 hours	Security & governance

📤 Submitting Your Work

After completing your exercises, you must submit your work for evaluation by creating an outcome branch.

Branch Naming Convention

Create a branch following this pattern:

group-[X]-outcomes/[level]

Examples:

• group-A-outcomes/newbie
• group-B-outcomes/intermediate
• group-C-outcomes/master
• group-D-outcomes/master-of-the-universe

Submission Steps

1. Complete all exercises in your chosen level branch

2. Create your outcome branch from the exercise branch:

   # Example for Group A completing newbie level
   git checkout newbie
   git checkout -b group-A-outcomes/newbie

3. Copy and complete the outcome template:

   cp OUTCOME_TEMPLATE.md OUTCOMES.md
   # Edit OUTCOMES.md with your information

4. Document your work in OUTCOMES.md:

   • Summary of each exercise completed
   • Commands used with their outputs
   • Screenshots or logs demonstrating your work
   • Challenges faced and how you solved them
   • Personal reflection on what you learned

5. Commit your outcome documentation:

   git add OUTCOMES.md
   git commit -m "docs: Add outcomes for [level] level exercises"

6. Push your outcome branch to the remote:

   git push origin group-A-outcomes/newbie

7. Create a Pull Request (if required by your instructor):

   • Go to the repository on GitHub
   • Create a PR from your outcome branch to main
   • Add a clear title: "Outcomes: Group A - Newbie Level"
   • Add any additional comments or questions

Required Documentation

Your OUTCOMES.md file must include:

✅ Exercise Summaries: Brief description of what you accomplished
✅ Commands & Outputs: All key commands with their results
✅ Evidence: Screenshots, logs, or commit hashes
✅ Challenges: Problems faced and solutions found
✅ Reflection: What you learned and how you'll apply it
✅ Self-Assessment: Your confidence rating for each topic

Evaluation Criteria

Your work will be assessed based on:

1. Completion of Exercises (20%) - Did you finish all exercises?
2. Understanding of Concepts (25%) - Do you understand the "why" behind commands?
3. Practical Application (25%) - Did you use commands correctly and efficiently?
4. Problem-Solving Skills (20%) - How well did you handle challenges?
5. Security Practices (10%) - For Master of the Universe level only

See EVALUATION_CRITERIA.md for detailed rubric.

Tips for Success

💡 Be thorough: Document everything, even small wins
💡 Be honest: Share real challenges, not just successes
💡 Be reflective: Show what you learned, not just what you did
💡 Be clear: Use proper formatting and organization
💡 Be professional: Treat this like a work portfolio

Need Help?

• Check the OUTCOME_TEMPLATE.md for guidance
• Review EVALUATION_CRITERIA.md to understand expectations
• Ask your instructor if you have questions
• Collaborate with your group members

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🤖 Using GenAI Tools to Accelerate Your Learning

Recommended Approach

✅ Good Uses of AI

• Explaining concepts: Ask AI to explain what a command does and why
• Debugging errors: Share error messages to understand what went wrong
• Exploring alternatives: "What's the difference between rebase and merge?"
• Reviewing your work: Ask AI to review your git log and suggest improvements
• Learning best practices: "What's a good commit message format?"
• Understanding documentation: Have AI explain complex Git documentation

❌ Avoid These Pitfalls

• Copying commands without understanding them
• Having AI complete entire exercises without your participation
• Submitting AI-generated reflections as your own thoughts
• Using AI to skip the learning process entirely

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🤝 Contributing

This is a training repository. Students should:

• Create feature branches for their work
• Practice proper commit messages
• Use Pull Requests for collaboration exercises
• Submit outcomes using the standardized process above

📝 License

This repository is for educational purposes as part of the UGR Master's program.

👨‍🏫 Instructor

Created for Git Technology training at Universidad de Granada (UGR).

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Ready to begin? Choose your level and checkout the corresponding branch to start learning! 🚀