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Git & GitHub
Version control is the unglamorous skill that decides whether a team can work with you.
Why it's in demand
Assumed by every engineering employer, taught by almost none
Realistic timeline
1–2 weeks to competence
Free resources
3 curated links
Nobody advertises for a Git specialist, and everybody expects you to have it. It's a week of learning that removes an entire category of stress from your first job.
A well-kept GitHub profile also does quiet work on your behalf — it's the portfolio hiring managers check before they call.
What you'll be able to do
- Branch, merge and resolve conflicts without panic
- Contribute to open source and collaborate on shared code
- Keep a public portfolio that shows how you work, not just what you finished