Welcome to the Git Tutorial! Whether you're new to version control or looking to refine your skills, this guide will walk you through the essentials of Git. Let's get started!

🧰 What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small projects to large-scale collaborations. It tracks changes in your codebase, allowing you to revert to previous versions, compare changes, and collaborate seamlessly.

  • Key Features:
    • Fast and efficient
    • Branching and merging
    • Distributed architecture
    • Powerful staging area
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🛠️ Installing Git

To begin, install Git on your machine. Here's how:

  1. Windows: Download from official site
  2. macOS: Use Homebrew (brew install git)
  3. Linux: sudo apt-get install git

💡 Tip: Verify installation with git --version.

📁 Initializing a Repository

Create a new Git repository with these steps:

  1. Navigate to your project directory
  2. Run git init to create a .git folder
  3. Add files using git add <filename>
  4. Commit changes with git commit -m "Initial commit"
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🔄 Working with Branches

Branches allow parallel development. Learn the basics:

  • Create a branch: git branch <branch-name>
  • Switch branches: git checkout <branch-name>
  • Merge changes: git merge <source-branch>

⚠️ Always create branches for new features or experiments!

🤝 Collaborating with Others

Git makes teamwork easy. Follow these practices:

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Clone your fork: git clone <repository-url>
  3. Make changes and commit
  4. Push to your fork: git push origin main
  5. Create a pull request

🔗 Need help with collaboration workflows? Check out our Advanced Git Guide.

📈 Git Workflow Overview

Here's a simple workflow diagram:

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🧩 Practice Exercises

Try these to reinforce your learning:

  • Create a new repository and make a commit
  • Create and merge a feature branch
  • Push changes to a remote repository

🎯 Remember: Git is a tool, not a magic wand. Practice makes perfect!

📚 Further Reading

For deeper insights, explore our Version Control Fundamentals guide or Git Command Reference.