Git Tutorial

Welcome to the Git Tutorial! This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Git, its installation process, and how to use Git for version control.

Table of Contents

• What is Git?
• Installing Git
• Setting up a Git Repository
• Basic Git Commands
  • git init
  • git clone
  • git status
  • git add
  • git commit
  • git push
  • git pull
  • git log
• Branching in Git
  • git branch
  • git checkout
  • git merge
• Conclusion

What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system that helps developers track changes to files, collaborate with others, and manage project histories. It enables teams to work simultaneously on code, track revisions, and roll back to previous versions when needed.

Installing Git

On Linux

sudo apt update sudo apt install git On macOS bash Copy code brew install git On Windows Download the Git installer from Git official website. Run the installer and follow the setup instructions. Verify your installation by running:

bash Copy code git --version Setting up a Git Repository Initialize a New Repository bash Copy code git init This creates a new .git directory in your project, making it a Git repository.

Clone an Existing Repository To clone an existing repository from GitHub or another remote server:

bash Copy code git clone Basic Git Commands git init Initializes a new Git repository in your current directory.

git clone Clones a repository from a remote server like GitHub to your local machine.

git status Shows the current status of the repository, including changes, untracked files, and files staged for commit.

bash Copy code git status git add Adds a file to the staging area, preparing it to be committed.

bash Copy code git add index.html To add all modified files:

bash Copy code git add . git commit -m "" Commits your staged changes to the repository with a message describing the change.

bash Copy code git commit -m "Add new feature" git push Pushes your local commits to the remote repository.

bash Copy code git push origin main git pull Fetches changes from the remote repository and merges them into your local branch.

bash Copy code git pull origin main git log Displays a list of recent commits with detailed information.

bash Copy code git log Branching in Git Branching allows you to work on different features without affecting the main project.

git branch Lists all branches in the repository.

bash Copy code git branch git checkout Switches to the specified branch.

bash Copy code git checkout feature-branch git merge Merges the changes from the specified branch into the current branch.

bash Copy code git merge feature-branch Conclusion Git is a powerful tool that allows you to manage project history and collaborate efficiently. By mastering basic Git commands, you can track your code changes and work with others seamlessly.

For more advanced topics, consider exploring Git features such as rebasing, stashing, and working with remote repositories.

Happy coding!

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Explanation:

• This Markdown (README.md) file provides a clean, readable format for a Git tutorial.
• The content is divided into logical sections, and the code examples are enclosed in code blocks (````bash``).
• The Table of Contents links allow for easy navigation within the file.

You can copy this content and save it as README.md in your project repository. It will render nicely on GitHub or any other Markdown viewer.