? Git Get Started

? Quick Overview

Now that you've installed Git and configured it, it's time to start using it. This topic covers creating repositories, tracking changes, making commits, and understanding basic Git workflows.

? Key Concepts

• Repository initialization
• Staging and committing changes
• Remote repositories
• Branching workflow

? Creating a Git Repository

Navigate to your project folder and run:

// Initialize a new Git repository
git init

? Cloning an Existing Repository

// Clone a remote repository to local system
git clone <repository-url>

? Checking Repository Status

// Show modified, staged, and untracked files
git status

➕ Adding Changes to Staging Area

// Add a specific file to staging area
git add file.txt

// Add all project files to staging area
git add .

✅ Committing Changes

// Commit staged changes with message
git commit -m "Initial commit"

? Viewing Commit History

// View commit logs
git log

? Pushing Changes to Remote

// Push local commits to remote branch
git push origin main

? Pulling Remote Changes

// Fetch and merge changes from remote
git pull origin main

? Branching Basics

// Create a new branch
git branch feature-login

// Switch to another branch
git checkout feature-login

// Create and switch branch in one command
git checkout -b feature-ui

? Git Workflow (Visual Explanation)

Working Directory → Staging Area → Repository → Remote

This flow helps track, review, and safely share your code changes.

? Use Cases

• Version control for solo and team projects
• Safe experimentation using branches
• Collaboration using GitHub or GitLab