Modern Developer Tooling: Git, Build Tools, and Workflows

Every aspiring developer needs to know more than just how to write code. To work in a modern team, you must understand the ecosystem of tools that help you manage, build, and deploy your software. This text-only course guides you through the essential tools and workflows of professional software development. You will start with foundational concepts of the terminal and version control, then progress to package managers, build tools, and modern automated workflows, giving you the confidence to join any development team. What you'll learn: - Understand core version control concepts using Git to track changes and collaborate. - Manage software dependencies and packages efficiently using modern package managers. - Configure build tools and bundlers to compile, optimize, and package your code. - Apply code formatters and linters to maintain high code quality and style standards. - Explore container basics to ensure consistent development setups. - Learn the basics of continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing. In this course, you will begin with key terminology and foundational command-line concepts before moving step-by-step into package management, build automation, and modern deployment workflows. This course is designed for beginner developers, self-taught programmers, and students looking to transition from writing simple scripts to managing professional codebases. No prior experience with developer tools is required. Start reading today to build a solid foundation in modern developer tooling and streamline your programming workflow.