Initializing a Repository (git init)

The 'git init' command creates a new Git repository in the current directory.

Usage

To initialize a new Git repository:

git init

Explanation: This command creates a .git subdirectory in your current working directory, which contains all of Git’s necessary repository files.

Key Takeaways

  • 'git init' is used to start tracking files in a new or existing directory.
  • It sets up the initial structure for Git to manage versions of your project.