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What command is used to add all changes including new files to the staging area?
What command is used to add all changes including new files to the staging area?
Which command correctly creates a new branch named 'feature_branch'?
Which command correctly creates a new branch named 'feature_branch'?
How can you switch to a branch called 'develop' after creating it?
How can you switch to a branch called 'develop' after creating it?
What command should be used to see the status of the files in the repository?
What command should be used to see the status of the files in the repository?
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Which command allows you to commit changes with a message?
Which command allows you to commit changes with a message?
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To remove a file named 'old_file.txt' from the repository, which command would you use?
To remove a file named 'old_file.txt' from the repository, which command would you use?
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Which command will display the complete commit logs?
Which command will display the complete commit logs?
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What command is used to initialize a new Git repository?
What command is used to initialize a new Git repository?
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What primary purpose does Git serve in software development?
What primary purpose does Git serve in software development?
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Which statement accurately describes GitHub?
Which statement accurately describes GitHub?
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What is the first step to create a local Git repository?
What is the first step to create a local Git repository?
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Which command is used to stage changes to be committed in Git?
Which command is used to stage changes to be committed in Git?
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What is the primary function of creating a new branch in Git?
What is the primary function of creating a new branch in Git?
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What is the first action you take after creating a new file to include it in a Git repository?
What is the first action you take after creating a new file to include it in a Git repository?
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Which of the following is NOT a goal of Git?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of Git?
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Where can you download Git for installation?
Where can you download Git for installation?
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Study Notes
Orientation to Computing-I
- Course code: LTP 200
- This course introduces fundamental concepts of version control using Git and GitHub
Unit 6: Version Control
- Overview of Git and GitHub
- Installation of Git and creation of a GitHub account
- Creation of a local Git repository
- Adding new files to the repository
- Creating commits
- Making new branches within a repository
- Git commands for various tasks
What is Git and GitHub?
- Git: A distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code during software development
- Used to coordinate work among programmers and manage changes in files
- Goals include speed and data integrity, and support for distributed workflows
- GitHub: A web-based Git repository hosting service
- Provides all distributed revision control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git, and adds its own features
Diff. between Git and GitHub
- Git vs GitHub
- Git: First developed in 2005, locally installed, high-quality version control system
- GitHub: Designed as a hosting service, a cloud-based service
Git vs GitHub comparison
- Git: Installed locally, maintained by The Linux Foundation, focused on version control, primarily a command-line tool, minimal external tool configuration features.
- GitHub: Hosted in the cloud, company launched in 2008 and purchased by Microsoft, focuses on centralized source code hosting, desktop interface, user management features, and marketplace.
Install Git
- Downloadable from https://git-scm.com/downloads
- Multiple versions available for different operating systems
Create GitHub Account
- Visit https://github.com/ to create an account
- Steps for creating an account are shown
Create a Local Git Repository
- Create a directory to contain the project
- Go to the new directory
- Type
git init - Write some code
- Add files using
git add - Add commit comment using
git commit
Add a new file to the repository
- Create new files or edit existing files in the local project directory
- Use
git add --allto add all files or changes to the repository - Use
git statusto see changes to be added/committed
Creating a Commit
- Diagrams are provided demonstrating local and remote repository synchronization
Creation of a new branch
- Use
git branchto create new branches off the main branch - Use
git checkoutto switch to a new branch
Git Commands
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Controlling, forking, and building repositories.
- Introduction and configuration commands
$ git config --global user.name {given name} $ git config --global user.email {given email}- Running code editor:
$ code- Initializing an empty repository
$ git init - Adding to staging area:
$ git add {filename} - Committing:
Adding file to repo:$ git commit
$ touch {filename} ``` - Adding all to staging area$ git add -A ```- Adding comments:
$ git commit -m "your comment"- Undoing changes:
$ git checkout {filename} $ git checkout -f - Viewing logs:
$ git log $ git log -p - Viewing differences:
$ git diff - Auto-committing all files:
$ git commit -a -m "Comment"- Removing files:
$ git rm {filename} ``` - Branching into repository,Switching to new branch, ``` $ git branch {branch name} $ git checkout {branchname} ```
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This quiz covers key concepts of version control using Git and GitHub, as outlined in Orientation to Computing-I. Questions will test your knowledge on installation, repository creation, and the distinction between Git and GitHub, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of these essential tools for software development.
