Do I need to install Git to do the exercises?

No, all exercises are done directly in the browser using GitQuest's simulated terminal. You don't need to install anything, neither Git nor a code editor. It's one of the platform's major advantages.

Are the exercises suitable for beginners?

Yes. Exercises are sorted by difficulty level: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. The first exercises start from scratch with git init and guide you step by step. Every command is explained.

How long does an exercise take?

An investigation takes between 5 and 20 minutes depending on its complexity. 'Complete the Command' questions take 1 to 2 minutes each. Perfect for making progress between classes or on the go.

Can I redo an exercise to practice?

Yes, you can redo any exercise as many times as you want. XP is only awarded the first time, but practice remains available without limits.

How does the certification work?

The certification consists of 5 investigations (practical terminal exercises) and 20 'Complete the Command' questions. Investigations count for 70% of the grade and questions for 30%. You get a verifiable certificate once everything is validated.

Online Git exercises: practice in the browser

Level up your Git skills with interactive exercises sorted by theme and difficulty. Investigations and 'Complete the Command': everything happens in your browser, no installation needed.

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Certifying investigations

"Complete the Command" questions

Competencies assessed

100%

In the browser

Two formats to validate your Git skills

Each format targets a different aspect of learning. Combine them to earn your certification.

Interactive investigations

Story-driven missions where you must solve a Git problem by typing the right commands. Each investigation tells a story: a missing commit, a corrupted branch, a failed merge.

5 certifying investigations70% of grade

Complete the Command

Targeted questions where you find the right flag or sub-command to complete a Git command. Instant feedback and explanation with every answer.

20 questions30% of grade

Exercises in a real terminal

You type real Git commands and see the result in real time. No installation required.

Interactive investigation

gitquest — investigation #1

# Investigation: The phantom commit

A developer claims they made a commit last night.

But it no longer appears in the log. Find it.

$git reflog

a1b2c3d HEAD@{0}: reset: moving to HEAD~1

e4f5g6h HEAD@{1}: commit: Add payment system

$git cherry-pick e4f5g6h

Commit restored! Investigation solved. +75 XP

Complete the Command

gitquest — complete the command

# Complete the Command

You want to push a new branch while setting up tracking.

$git push ____ feature/login

Choices: -u origin | origin | --track origin | -f origin

$-u origin

Correct! +15 XP

The -u flag sets up remote tracking.

5 competencies assessed

The certification covers 5 essential Git competency blocks, from versioning to conflict resolution.

Versioning

init, add, commit, log

Collaborate

pull, push, fetch, remote

Undo

status, diff, restore

Branches

branch, switch, merge

Conflicts

markers, resolution

Five categories to cover all of Git

From basics to advanced techniques, each category targets an essential aspect of Git.

Git basics

git init, add, commit, status, log. The essential foundations to get started confidently with Git.

Branches & navigation

Create, switch, list and delete branches. Understand HEAD and references.

Merge & rebase

Merge branches, resolve conflicts, understand the difference between merge and rebase.

Remote repositories

clone, push, pull, fetch, remote. Work as a team with shared repositories.

Advanced techniques

cherry-pick, reflog, bisect, reset, revert. The commands that make a difference in real-world situations.

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