Git & GitHub for Developers: A Job-Ready Guide

Git & GitHub for Developers: A Job-Ready Guide

Commits, branches, pull requests — what hiring managers scan on your profile.

What hiring managers scan on GitHub

  • README: what it does, how to run, screenshots
  • Regular commits with clear messages
  • At least one branch + pull request

Official guide: GitHub — Using Git

Common mistakes

Empty repos, “coming soon” READMEs, or one giant “initial commit.”

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