Git Basics PDF

TEAM 1 TOPIC: BASICS OF GIT Introduction to Version Control Version control is crucial for software development. It tracks changes and allows collaboration. Git is a powerful version control system. What is Git? Distributed System Open Source 1...

TEAM 1 TOPIC: BASICS OF GIT Introduction to Version Control Version control is crucial for software development. It tracks changes and allows collaboration. Git is a powerful version control system. What is Git? Distributed System Open Source 1 2 It's freely available and Every developer has a full widely used. copy of the repository. Powerful Branching 3 Easily manage multiple versions concurrently. Key Features of Git Branching Merging Create isolated development Combine changes from branches. different branches. Staging Area Version History Selectively choose changes Track every change ever to commit. made. Basic Git Commands Initialization Tracking Changes Branching & Committing git init: Creates a new Git repository. git status: Shows the status of your files. git commit: Saves changes git add: Stages changes for commit. permanently. git log: Shows commit history. git branch: Creates and manages branches. git mkdir: Creates a directory. git ls: Lists files in the repository. Advantages of Version Control with Git Collaboration 1 Multiple developers can work simultaneously. Backup & Recovery 2 Easily restore previous versions. Experimentation 3 Try new features without risk. Tracking Changes 4 See exactly who changed what, and when. Disadvantages of Version Control with Git Complexity Learning curve can be steep. Storage Requires storage space for repository. Merge Conflicts Resolving conflicts can be time-consuming. Installing Git on Your System Download Download the appropriate installer for your OS. Installation Follow the on-screen instructions. Verification Open terminal and type git --version. Getting Started with Git Create a Repository git init Add Files git add. Commit Changes git commit -m "Initial commit" Working with Git Repositories Git is a powerful tool for managing your projects. Mastering it unlocks collaboration and efficiency. Explore online resources for more advanced commands. THANK YOU