Git is a distributed version control system that allows you to track changes in source code during software development. It is widely used in the open-source community and has become a standard for managing code repositories.
System Requirements
To install Git, your system should meet the following requirements:
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Git for Windows: If you are using Windows.
- Homebrew: If you are using macOS.
- Git for Linux: If you are using Linux.
Installation Steps
Here are the general steps to install Git:
- Download Git: Download Git for your operating system.
- Install Git: Follow the installation instructions provided for your operating system.
- Verify Installation: Open a terminal or command prompt and type
git --version. If Git is installed correctly, it will display the version number.
Quick Start
Once Git is installed, you can start using it with the following commands:
git init: Initialize a new Git repository.git clone <repository-url>: Clone an existing repository from a remote server.git add <file>: Stage changes to be committed.git commit -m "<commit-message>": Commit staged changes to the repository.git push: Push your local changes to a remote repository.
Resources
For more detailed information, you can visit the following resources:
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