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

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