Developer Collaboration with Git and GitHub

Slides and resources from the Esri Dev & Tech 2026 session by Nate Bedortha and Courtney Yatteau.

What this repo is for

This repository supports a beginner-friendly session on Git and GitHub collaboration.

It focuses on the core workflow many developers need to understand early on:

branch → commit → pull request → review → merge

What you'll find here

• Session slide deck
• Example repo used to demonstrate the collaboration flow
• Beginner-friendly learning resources for Git and GitHub

Slide deck

• Developer Collaboration with Git and GitHub (PDF)

Session summary

In this talk, we walk through the basics of collaborating with GitHub in a practical way.

Topics include:

• why branches are helpful
• how commits capture progress
• what a pull request is really for
• how review fits into the workflow
• what happens when changes are merged

Who this is for

This repo is especially helpful for:

• developers who are new to Git and GitHub
• people who understand the terms but want the workflow to click
• educators, advocates, and team leads looking for a simple way to explain collaboration basics

Resources

• GitHub Skills: Intro to Git
• GitHub Docs: Hello World
• Git SCM
• Wizard Zines: How Git Works

Presenters

• Nate Bedortha
• Courtney Yatteau

Related links

• Esri Developer Events

Feedback

If you spot something unclear or want to suggest an improvement, feel free to open an issue.