On March 23, 2026, the Entrepreneurship & AI Club hosted a highly anticipated hands-on workshop, “Git & GitHub for Absolute Beginners,” at Sunway College, Kathmandu. The event was designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry-standard development practices, drawing a dedicated group of students eager to master the tools that power the global software and startup ecosystem.
Bridging Theory and Industry Practice
We were honored to host Mr. Banshaj Paudel, a GitHub Campus Expert and the Founder of HookX, as our lead speaker. His expertise provided students with a clear and practical roadmap for navigating the complexities of version control. In today’s competitive tech landscape, understanding Git is no longer optional—it is a foundational requirement for any student involved in AI research, software engineering, or entrepreneurial product development.
Throughout the four-hour session, the atmosphere was one of intense collaboration. Participants stepped beyond theoretical concepts to engage in live exercises, mastering the fundamental workflow that professional teams use daily. From initializing repositories to handling branching, commits, and the intricacies of pull requests, the workshop empowered students to manage their code with confidence and precision.
Key Takeaways for Student Innovators
The core objective of this workshop was to foster a “build in the open” mindset. By learning how to leverage GitHub for collaborative development, students discovered how to:
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Maintain Version History: Safely experiment with new code without the fear of breaking core features.
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Streamline Collaboration: Work concurrently with teammates on the same project, reducing friction and duplication of effort.
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Build a Professional Portfolio: Use public repositories to showcase their technical growth, making their work discoverable to future employers and collaborators.
The hands-on nature of the event ensured that every student left with a functional understanding of these essential tools, providing them with a concrete foundation for their future academic and professional endeavors. We extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Banshaj Paudel for his invaluable mentorship and to all the students whose active participation and curiosity enriched the workshop. This session underscored our commitment to promoting technical excellence and rigorous, industry-aligned workflows within the club. As our members continue to integrate these practices into their personal research and project development, we are confident that the technical competence gained today will serve as a springboard for higher-level innovation and collaboration throughout their academic careers.
