Setting up git, creating a repository, making commits, pushing And pulling

Setting up Git and using it for version control involves a few key steps, including installing Git, creating a repository, making commits, and using push and pull commands to sync your work with a remote repository. Here's a detailed guide to help you get started:

Install Git on Windows

• Download the Git installer from git-scm.com.

• Run the installer and follow the instructions.

Set Up Git

• After installing Git, you need to configure it with your user information.

usimg this commands

git config --global user.name "Your Name"

git config --global user.email "[e-mail]"

• To Know the git version using use the below command git --version

• Linux command

• To change directory

Create a New Repository
Create a Local Repository:

• Open a terminal or command prompt

• Navigate to the directory where you want to create the repository.

• Initialize a new Git repository:
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  git init\
  

Making Commits
Add Files to the Repository:

• Add files to the staging area using the git add command. This prepares the files to be committed.

• To add all files:

Command:
git add .

Commit Changes:

• Commit the staged files with a descriptive message: sh Copy code git commit -m "Your commit message"

Pushing Changes
To push your commits to a remote repository (like GitHub), you need to set up a remote repository and link it to your local repository.
Add Remote Repository:

• Create Remote Repository

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git remote add origin
https://github.com/username/repository.git

Push Changes:

• Push your commits to the remote repository:

Command
git push origin master

Pulling Changes
To update your local repository with changes from the remote repository:

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Pull Changes:

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git pull origin master