> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.mintlify.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Git and GitHub for Mintlify

> Learn how to use Git and GitHub to write, review, and publish documentation with Mintlify.

Mintlify documentation lives in a Git repository. You can let the web editor handle Git for you or work locally in your preferred editor.

If Git is new to you, expect a short adjustment period. This course covers only what you need to work on Mintlify docs: the core concepts, everyday tasks, and habits that keep a team moving. You can leave the rest of Git for later.

The course starts with the few Git ideas you need, then walks through setup, publishing, review, and team collaboration.

## What you'll learn

* Why documentation teams use Git and what problems it solves
* Core Git concepts that help you understand Mintlify's docs-as-code workflow
* How Mintlify connects to your repository and publishes changes
* How to manage branches, use preview deployments, and collaborate with your team

## Who this is for

Anyone who contributes to documentation on Mintlify and wants to understand the Git-based workflow. It's especially useful if you're used to tools such as Notion, Confluence, or Google Docs.

## Lessons in this course

1. [Why docs teams use Git](/courses/git-github/why-docs-teams-use-git) — What problems Git solves for documentation teams, and why it's worth learning.
2. [Core Git concepts](/courses/git-github/concepts-you-need) — Concepts and commands that cover nearly everything you'll do with your documentation repository.
3. [Get connected](/courses/git-github/get-connected) — How to create your documentation repository, install the Mintlify GitHub app, and get your site live.
4. [Access and permissions](/courses/git-github/access-and-permissions) — The two permission systems that control who can do what: GitHub for repository access and Mintlify for site configuration.
5. [Set up your local environment](/courses/git-github/local-setup) — Install the tools you need, clone your repository, and run a local preview.
6. [Workflow overview](/courses/git-github/workflow) — The primary Mintlify workflow from making a change to seeing it live, using both the web editor and the CLI.
7. [Best practices for branches](/courses/git-github/branches) — When to create a branch, how to name it, and how to manage it through to a merged change.
8. [Preview deployments](/courses/git-github/mintlify-previews) — How to review the rendered site before merging a pull request.
9. [Collaborating with your team](/courses/git-github/collaborating-with-your-team) — How to work alongside writers, engineers, and product managers without stepping on each other's toes.