Git 101

Version Control System Git Introduction

Overview

• What is a version control system (VCS)?
• How to use git (basics)
• How to push code onto GitHub

What is a Version Control System (VSC)?

What is Git?

Install Homebrew

How to install Homebrew

brew install git

Configure Git Defaults

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

Initializing a Repository

mkdir sample-repository
cd sample-repository
git status
git init
git status

Comitting Your First File

touch sample-file.txt
git status
git add sample-file.txt
git commit -m "Add blank sample file"
git status
git log

How to Write a Good Commit Message

• Explain why your making the commit (the diff explains what)
• Make your title message concise
• Be consistent (come up with a writing style)

How to Authenticate with GitHub

GitHub Guide for SSH Key

How to Add Remote

git remote add origin {url}
git remote -v
git fetch --all

How to Push/Pull

git push origin master
git pull origin master

Q&A

Done