Practical Git and GitHub for Field Technicians

Introduction

Version control isn’t just for developers — it’s for anyone managing configs, scripts, or docs.

Why Git Matters for Technicians

Discuss change tracking, accountability, and easy rollback.

Installing Git

Show install examples for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Creating Your First Repository

Initialize, add files, commit, and push to GitHub.

Cloning and Syncing Changes

How to clone and pull updates from a shared repo.

Branching and Collaboration Basics

Simple workflows for small teams.

Using GitHub for Documentation

Writing and publishing Markdown docs in repos.

Automation & Backups with Git

Sync configuration backups or script updates via Git.

Common Mistakes

Merge conflicts, forgetting .gitignore, or using force push.

Conclusion

Encourage adoption of version control for everything from cabling notes to network diagrams.