GitHub 101: Mastering Git and Version Control

​Are you a student, aspiring developer, tech enthusiast, or someone looking to level up your software development workflow? Join us for GitHub 101: Mastering Git and Version Control, a hands-on beginner-friendly workshop designed to help you understand Git, collaborate effectively using GitHub, and build confidence with industry-standard development practices.

​📅 Date: Monday, 31st August 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: Conference Room, Block A, Level 4, Makerere University

Register Here: https://luma.com/33xc2gu8

​Whether you're writing your first lines of code or already building projects, this session will equip you with the essential skills needed to manage code, collaborate with teams, and contribute to open-source projects using Git and GitHub.

​💡 What to Expect

• ​Introduction to Git and Version Control

• ​Understanding GitHub and Collaborative Development

• ​Hands-on Workshop: Creating Repositories, Branches, Commits, and Pull Requests

• ​Resolving Merge Conflicts and Git Best Practices

• ​Introduction to Open Source Contributions

• ​Networking with fellow student developers and tech enthusiasts

​👥 Who Should Attend?

• ​Students interested in software development

• ​Beginner and intermediate developers

• ​GitHub users looking to strengthen their Git skills

• ​Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors

• ​GDG, IEEE, GDSC, and university tech club members

• ​Anyone interested in modern software development and collaboration

​Come ready to learn, collaborate, and make your first (or better) commit! 🚀