Git Tutorial

Introduction

This repository serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering Git for version control. It is designed for beginners and intermediate users alike, providing a structured learning path through individual documents. These documents cover the fundamentals of version control, Git setup, an introduction to Git, essential commands, branching and merging techniques, project management, remote repository management, GitHub-specific features, and best practices to streamline your workflow and collaboration.

Table of Contents

1. Version Control

   • What Is Version Control?
   • Benefits of Version Control
   • Types of Version Control Systems

2. Git Setup

   • Installing Git
   • Configuring Git
   • Verifying Setup

3. Introduction to Git

   • What Is Git?
   • History of Git
   • Key Features of Git

4. Git Commands

   • Setup and Initialization
   • Tracking Changes
   • Viewing Commit History
   • Undoing Changes

5. Branching and Merging

   • Understanding Branches
   • Creating and Switching Branches
   • Merging Strategies
   • Resolving Merge Conflicts

6. Project Management

   • Planning Your Git Workflow
   • Structuring Repositories
   • Managing Large Projects

7. Remote Repositories

   • Connecting to Remote Repositories
   • Pushing and Pulling Changes
   • Collaborative Workflows

8. GitHub - Introduction

   • What Is GitHub?
   • Key Features of GitHub
   • Setting Up a GitHub Account

9. Best Practices

   • Writing Effective Commit Messages
   • Organizing Branches Efficiently
   • Collaborative Workflow Strategies
   • Avoiding Common Pitfalls