Welcome to the Git Tutorial! Git is a powerful version control system that helps developers track changes in their codebase. Whether you're new to coding or just starting with Git, this guide will walk you through the essentials.
🧰 What is Git?
Git is open-source software that allows you to:
- Track changes in files over time
- Collaborate with others on projects
- Revert to previous versions of your code
- Branch and merge code safely
📘 For a deeper dive into version control concepts, check out our Version Control Introduction.
🛠️ Getting Started with Git
1. Install Git
Download Git here and follow the installation steps for your OS.
2. Initialize a Repository
git init
This creates a new Git repository in your current directory.
3. Make Changes
git add <filename>
git commit -m "Your commit message"
Use git add to stage changes and git commit to save them permanently.
🔄 Git Workflow
Here’s a typical Git workflow:
- Work on your local code
- Commit changes to your local repository
- Push changes to a remote repository (like GitHub)
- Pull updates from others
- Merge changes into your main branch
📌 Key Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
git clone |
Download a repository |
git status |
Check the state of your repo |
git branch |
List or create new branches |
git log |
View commit history |
git diff |
See changes between commits |
💡 Need more practice? Try our Git Commands Practice exercises!
📌 Why Use Git?
- History tracking: Every change is recorded
- Collaboration: Multiple people can work on the same project
- Backup: Your code is stored in remote repositories
- Experimentation: Create branches to test new ideas
🚀 Next Steps
Ready to level up? Explore:
- Git in Action for practical examples
- Advanced Git Features to master branching and merging
- GitHub Integration to connect with remote repositories
Happy coding! 🌟