Welcome to the Git tutorial! Whether you're new to version control or want to level up your Git skills, this guide will walk you through the essentials. 🚀

What is Git? 📌

Git is a distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. It tracks changes in your code, allowing you to revert to previous versions, collaborate with others, and manage branches seamlessly.

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Basic Concepts 🧠

  • Repository (Repo): A directory where your project files and history are stored.
  • Commit: A snapshot of your repository at a specific moment, capturing changes.
  • Branch: A separate line of development that allows you to work on features without affecting the main codebase.
  • Merge: Combining changes from different branches into one.

Common Commands 📚

Here are some essential Git commands to get started:

  • git init - Initialize a new repository
  • git add . - Stage all changes
  • git commit -m "message" - Commit changes with a message
  • git status - Check the current state of your repository
  • git branch - List branches
  • git checkout <branch_name> - Switch branches
  • git push - Push changes to a remote repository
  • git pull - Pull changes from a remote repository
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Workflow Overview 🔄

  1. Make changes to your local files
  2. Stage changes with git add
  3. Commit changes with git commit
  4. Push to remote repository (git push)
  5. Pull updates from others (git pull)
  6. Merge branches when ready

Advanced Features 🔧

  • Stashing: Temporarily save changes without committing
  • Rebasing: Reapply commits on top of another branch
  • Gitignore: Specify files to exclude from tracking
  • Submodules: Manage external repositories within your project
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Resources 🌐

For visual learners, check out this Git concept diagram to better understand how Git works. 📊

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