How to Use Git and GitHub for Version Control

Git is a version control system that helps you manage your code and collaborate with others.

Installing Git

Before using Git, you need to install it. You can install it on Linux, macOS, or Windows using the following commands:

# On Ubuntu
sudo apt-get install git

Setting Up Git

Once Git is installed, you need to configure it with your name and email:

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

Creating a Repository

To create a new Git repository, navigate to your project folder and run:

git init

Git Commands

Staging Changes

To stage changes for commit, use:

git add .

Committing Changes

Once the changes are staged, commit them:

git commit -m "Initial commit"

Pushing to GitHub

To push your changes to GitHub, follow these steps:

1. Create a new repository on GitHub.
2. Link your local repository to GitHub:

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

1. Push your changes:

git push -u origin master

Conclusion

Git and GitHub are essential tools for modern software development.