Git Basics: A Developer's Guide 🧠

Welcome to the Git basics guide! Whether you're new to version control or just diving into Git, this guide will help you get started with the fundamentals.

What is Git? 🧰

Git is a distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small projects to large-scale development. It allows developers to track changes in code, collaborate with others, and manage different versions of their work.

Key Features:
- Fast & efficient
- Branching and merging
- Distributed workflow
- Powerful staging area

Getting Started 🚀

Installation 📦

Install Git on your machine using the official guide:
Install Git

Basic Commands ✍️

Here are the most common Git commands:

git init - Initialize a new repository
git add . - Stage all changes
git commit -m "message" - Commit changes with a message
git status - Check the repository status
git log - View commit history

Git Workflow 🔄

Make Changes in your working directory
Stage changes using git add
Commit changes with git commit
Push to a remote repository with git push
Pull updates from a remote repository with git pull

Advanced Tips 🛠️

Use git branch to manage branches
git merge to combine changes from different branches
git stash to temporarily save changes

For deeper knowledge, check our Git Advanced Guide.

Resources 📘