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Git Technology System Administration

Git And Github

Git and GitHub
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Introduction: 

                                  Embarking on the journey of learning Git and GitHub can be a challenging but essential step for any aspiring developer. In this blog, we’ll break down the fundamental concepts and provide a step-by-step guide to help you navigate through the process of pushing and pulling code.

Understanding the Basics:

Git: Git is a powerful version control system designed to track changes in your codebase. Its key features include:

  1. Tracking the history of changes.

  2. Facilitating collaboration among developers.

GitHub: GitHub, on the other hand, is a web-based platform that leverages Git for code management. It allows developers to store, collaborate, and manage their code repositories. Think of GitHub as a user-friendly interface built on top of Git.

Setting Up Your Environment:

  1. Install Git: Depending on your operating system (Windows or Linux), install Git to your local machine.

  2. Download Visual Studio Code (VS Code): A widely used code editor that integrates seamlessly with Git.

  3. Open VS Code Terminal: Access the terminal within VS Code to execute Git commands.

Configuring Git:

git --version
git config --global user.name "your GitHub account name"
git config --global user.email "your GitHub email account"

Working with Repositories:

  1. Clone a Repository:

    • Copy the repository URL from GitHub.

    • In the terminal, execute: git clone [repository_url].

  2. Making Changes:

    • Open the cloned repository in VS Code.

    • Write or modify your code.

  3. Committing Changes:

git add .
git commit -m "Write your simple message here"
git push origin main

Pulling Changes:

git pull origin main

Creating a New Repository:

git init
git checkout -b [branch_name]  # Create a new branch
git branch -d [branch_name]    # Delete a branch

Conclusion: 

                                Mastering Git and GitHub is crucial for efficient collaboration and version control in software development. By following these steps and commands, you can confidently navigate the basics of Git and GitHub. Apologies for any errors, and feel free to explore further to enhance your understanding. Happy coding!

Haris
FAST (NUCES)
BS Computer Science | Class of 2027