Setting up Git and using it for version control involves a few key steps, including installing Git, creating a repository, making commits, and using push and pull commands to sync your work with a remote repository. Here’s a detailed guide to help you get started:
Install Git on Windows
Download the Git installer from git-scm.com.
Run the installer and follow the instructions.
Set Up Git
After installing Git, you need to configure it with your user information.
usimg this commands
git config –global user.name “Your Name”
git config –global user.email “you@example.com“
To Know the git version using
use the below command
git –version
Linux command
To change directory
Create a New Repository
Create a Local Repository:
Open a terminal or command prompt
Navigate to the directory where you want to create the repository.
Initialize a new Git repository:
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git init
Making Commits
Add Files to the Repository:
Add files to the staging area using the git add command. This prepares the files to be committed.
To add all files:
Command:
git add .
Commit Changes:
Commit the staged files with a descriptive message:
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git commit -m “Your commit message”
Pushing Changes
To push your commits to a remote repository (like GitHub), you need to set up a remote repository and link it to your local repository.
Add Remote Repository:
Create Remote Repository
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git remote add origin
https://github.com/username/repository.git
Push Changes:
Push your commits to the remote repository:
Command
git push origin master
Pulling Changes
To update your local repository with changes from the remote repository:
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Pull Changes:
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git pull origin master
