# Git basics pt1

Hey guys, This is me writing my first blog. Wish me good luck ✨

## Git 

Git is a version control system to keep track of changes to files and projects over time.
So, Git and GitHub are different here is what GitHub is.

### GitHub

Github is a website that hosts Git ***repositories***(folders that contain intentional snapshots of progress called *commit *) online, making it easier for developers to share codes.
GitHub is for **storing**, **tracking **and **collaborating **on software projects

To start with it you should first download [Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads)

### Popular Git Commands


- ***git init***: This is the first step in creating a repository, this command turns the directory into an empty Git repository.

- ***git add***: This command adds files into the staging area of Gits before the file is available to commit to a repository, the file needs to be added to the stage area. 
Different ways to use git add :
```
#for all files
git add .  
```
```
#for a specific file
git add index.html 
```

- ***git commit***: Records the changes made to the file to a local repository and you should include a message with each commit explaining the changes made in a commit.
```
#m for message
git commit -m 'added index page'
```

- ***git status***: This command is used to display the states of the repository and staging area. It allows us to see tracked and untracked files and changes.


stay tuned for part2