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Get Started with Git
Now that Git is installed, and it knows who you are, you can start using Git.
Lets create our first repository
Key Steps to Get Started
- Create a project folder
- Navigate to the folder
- Initialize a Git repository
Creating Git Folder
Start by creating a new folder for our project:
Example
mkdir myproject
cd myproject
mkdir creates a new directory.
cd changes our working directory.
Now we are in the correct directory and can initialize Git!
Note: Open Git Bash Here (Windows) If you're using Windows, you can open Git Bash directly in your project folder: Right-click the folder in File Explorer Select Git Bash Here This opens a terminal window in the correct location.
Initialize Git
Now that we are in the correct folder, we can initialize Git on that folder:
Example
git init
Initialized empty Git repository in /Users/user/myproject/.git/
You just created your first Git Repository!
What is a Repository?
A Git repository is a folder that Git tracks for changes.
The repository stores all your project's history and versions.
What Happens When You Run git init ?
Git creates a hidden folder called .git inside your project.
This is where Git stores all the information it needs to track your files and history.
Example: Show Hidden .git Folder (Linux/macOS)
ls -a
. .. .git
Troubleshooting
- git: command not found Solution: Make sure Git is installed and added to your PATH. Restart your terminal if needed.
- Permission denied Solution: Try running your terminal as administrator (Windows) or use
sudo(macOS/Linux) if needed.
