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Getting Started with Git

Git is a widely used distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code during software development. Here's how to get started with Git.

Key Topics

Installing Git

Download and install Git from the official website or through your package manager, depending on your operating system.

# For Ubuntu
sudo apt-get install git

# For macOS with Homebrew
brew install git

Explanation: These commands install Git on Ubuntu and macOS respectively.

Configuring Git (username, email, etc.)

Configure Git with your details to associate your commits with your identity:

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"

Explanation: Sets your global Git username and email.

Understanding the Git Directory Structure

When you initialize a Git repository, Git creates a hidden `.git` directory in your project folder, containing all necessary metadata for version control.

Key Takeaways

  • Installing Git is straightforward across different OS using package managers or official downloads.
  • Basic configuration like setting up your name and email is crucial for Git to work correctly.
  • Git's directory structure is managed by the `.git` folder at the root of your project.
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