GIT WORKFLOW

## What is Git?

Git is a version control system used to track changes in files and maintain a history of a project.

It allows you to:

• Track changes
• Create versions of your work
• Work with branches
• Collaborate with others
• Return to previous versions
• Git vs GitHub

Git runs on your computer and tracks your project locally.

GitHub is an online platform where Git repositories can be stored, shared, and collaborated on.

## The Basic Git Workflow
Important workflow to understand is:

Working Directory
↓
git add
↓
Staging Area
↓
git commit
↓
Local Repository
↓
git push
↓

## GitHub

1. Check your changes git status

Shows which files have been added, modified, or are waiting to be staged.

1. Stage changes git add .

Moves your changes to the staging area.

1. Commit changes git commit -m "Update project files"

Creates a saved version of the staged changes.

1. Push to GitHub git push

Uploads your committed changes to the GitHub repository.

## Creating a Repository

Create a project folder and initialize Git:

mkdir my-project
cd my-project
git init

git init turns the folder into a Git repo.

## Connecting to GitHub

Connect your local repository to GitHub:

git remote add origin [e-mail]:username/repository.git

Check the connection:

git remote -v

Then push the project:

git branch -M main
git push -u origin main

## Git Commands to Remember
Command Purpose

• git status Check changes
• git add . Stage changes
• git commit -m "message" Save changes
• git push Upload to GitHub

Remember this workflow:

EDIT
↓
git status
↓
git add
↓
git commit
↓
git push
↓
GITHUB

Once you understand this cycle, you have the best foundation for using Git and GitHub effectively.