Understand Git distributed architecture, object models (blobs, trees, commits), and SHA hashing
Master the 3-state workflow: Working Directory, Staging Area (Index), and Repository History
Implement robust branching strategies: Feature Branching, GitHub Flow, and Trunk-Based Development
Confidently analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex three-way merge conflicts
Configure secure SSH key authentication with GitHub using modern Ed25519 cryptography
Collaborate effectively using remote forks, upstream tracking, code reviews, and Pull Requests (PRs)
Rewrite and clean commit history safely using interactive rebase (squashing, rewording, dropping)
Recover lost commits and deleted branches using the Git reference log (reflog)
Automate testing, linting, and continuous delivery using Git Hooks and GitHub Actions CI/CD