Have you ever made a change, realized it was a mistake, and wished you could simply go back? Found a bug in an older version of your code but couldn’t figure out how to retrieve it? Struggled with collaboration because branches became confusing, teammates overwrote each other’s work, or versioning turned into a mess? This course is designed specifically for developers who feel these pains and want practical, reliable solutions.

Git is powerful, but it’s also intimidating. Whether you’re coming from SVN, starting fresh, or already using Git but still feeling unsure, this course removes the confusion. We clearly explain what Git is (and what it isn’t), how it differs from GitHub and GitLab, and why Git works the way it does. You’ll move beyond memorizing commands to truly understanding how Git thinks so when something goes wrong, you know how to fix it instead of making it worse with random copy-and-paste solutions from the internet.

This course is hands-on and practical. You’ll get set up correctly from the beginning, learn the essential terminology and commands, and practice real workflows that mirror everyday development. Special attention is given to the unique challenges of LabVIEW development and how to use Git effectively in that environment. You’ll learn proven collaboration patterns, how to manage multiple versions safely, and how to recover lost work—even when you’re sure it’s gone. Advanced tools and techniques for data recovery and bug hunting are introduced so you can confidently diagnose problems in any version of your codebase.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Develop a deep, practical understanding of Git and its best practices

• Confidently track down bugs in current and past versions of your code

• Collaborate smoothly without stepping on your colleague’s work

• Manage multiple versions and maintain older releases with ease

• Recover lost or misplaced code and reduce the risk of damaging changes

• Spend less time debugging Git issues and more time building features

With lifetime access, this course becomes a long-term reference you can return to whenever Git feels overwhelming. Instead of fearing mistakes, you’ll know how to recover from them calmly, quickly, and confidently.

Date for live instruction in 2026 is TBD