Introduction, Installation, and Basic Commands

1. Introduction to Git

• What is Git?
  • A free, open-source distributed version control system.
  • Tracks changes in source code during software development.
  • Helps collaborate on projects with multiple contributors.
• Why use Git?
  • Version control ensures every change is documented.
  • Easy to revert to previous versions if needed.

2. Installing Git

Steps for Installation:

• Visit Git's official website.
• Download the appropriate installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
• Follow the installation wizard to set up Git on your system.

Post-Installation Setup:

• Configure Git with your name and email:

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"

3. Basic Git Commands

Initialize a Repository:

• Creates a new Git repository in the current folder.

git init

Check the Status of Your Repository:

• Displays the current state of the repository.

git status

Stage Changes:

• Adds specific files to the staging area.

git add <file_name>

• Stages all changes in the current directory.

git commit -m "Commit message"

Commit Changes:

• Saves staged changes with a descriptive message.

git commit -m "Commit message"

View Commit History:

• Shows a history of commits in the repository.

git log