⚙️ Git Install

? Quick Overview

Git is a distributed version control system used to track changes in source code. To start using Git, you must install it on your operating system.

? Key Concepts

• Git works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Installation methods vary by OS
• Verification ensures Git is ready to use

? Syntax / Theory

After installation, Git is accessed through the command line. The git --version command confirms the installed version.

? Installing Git on Windows

Download Git from the official website and follow the installer steps.

// Check Git version on Windows
git --version

? Installing Git on macOS

Git can be installed using Homebrew.

// Install Homebrew on macOS
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

// Install Git using Homebrew
brew install git

? Installing Git on Linux

Use your distribution’s package manager.

// Update package list on Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get update

// Install Git on Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install git

// Install Git on Red Hat/Fedora
sudo yum install git

?️ Live Output / Explanation

Running git --version prints the installed Git version, confirming a successful installation.

? Use Cases

• Source code version control
• Team collaboration
• Open-source contributions