Welcome to the Git Basics Guide repository! This repo is designed to help beginners learn Git, covering essential commands, workflows, and best practices. Whether you're just starting with version control or need a refresher, this guide will walk you through the core concepts of Git step-by-step.
- Beginner-friendly explanations of Git commands.
- Detailed examples for common Git workflows.
- Clear distinctions between fast-forward and non-fast-forward merges.
- Tips for resolving merge conflicts using VSCode and other tools.
- Cheatsheets for quick reference.
To get started with this guide, you can:
- Clone the repository:
git clone <repo-url>
- Open the directory and follow along with the step-by-step lessons provided.
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Terminology
Learn the basic Git terminology to understand how Git operates. -
Git Behind the Scenes
Explore how Git manages data and versions internally. -
Branched in Git
Understand how branching works and why it's powerful. -
Diff, Stash, and Tags
Learn how to compare changes, save work-in-progress, and use tags. -
Rebase and Reflog
Dive into advanced Git workflows and recovery options. -
Getting Started with GitHub
Set up GitHub and push your local repository to remote.
We welcome contributions! If you'd like to improve this guide or add more examples, feel free to:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch:
git checkout -b your-feature-branch
- Commit and push your changes.
- Submit a pull request.
This guide references and builds upon content from various resources, including the excellent Getting Started with GitHub guide by ChaiCode. Please check out their website for more comprehensive tutorials on Git and GitHub.
This repository is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, share, and modify the content while giving proper attribution.
If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out via the issues section or email me at [email protected].