Welcome to the interactive Git tutorial! In this guide, we'll explore the basics of Git, a distributed version control system that allows you to track changes in your projects over time. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your Git skills, this tutorial is designed to help you get started.

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What is Git?

Git is a free and open-source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. It is widely used in the software development industry for tracking changes in source code during software development.

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Git Commands

Here are some essential Git commands to get you started:

  • git init: Initialize a new Git repository.
  • git clone <repository-url>: Clone a remote repository into your local machine.
  • git add <file>: Stage changes to be committed.
  • git commit -m "<commit-message>": Commit staged changes to the repository.
  • git push: Push local commits to a remote repository.

Creating a Repository

To create a new repository, you can use the following steps:

  1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you want to create the repository.
  3. Run git init to initialize a new Git repository.

Branching and Merging

Git supports branching, which allows you to work on different features or bug fixes in parallel. Here's how to create and merge branches:

  • git branch <branch-name>: Create a new branch.
  • git checkout <branch-name>: Switch to a different branch.
  • git merge <branch-name>: Merge a branch into the current branch.

Further Reading

For more information on Git, we recommend checking out the following resources:

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