Git-Version-Control-System

Introduction

This project implements a version control system similar to Git, allowing you to track changes in your codebase over time. It provides functionalities for:

• Creating a new Git repository
• Staging changes for commit
• Committing changes with descriptive messages
• Viewing commit history

Features

• Version Tracking: Captures snapshots of your codebase at specific points in time.
• Change Tracking: Identifies modifications made to files since the last commit.
• Commit History: Provides a record of all commits, including the author, date, and message.

Installation and Usage

Prerequisites:

• Java installed (https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/)

Building:

1. Compile the source files using a Java compiler (e.g., javac Main.java Repository.java Utils.java ...).
2. (Optional) Create a JAR file for easier execution (e.g., jar cvf gitlet.jar *.class).

Running:

1. Navigate to the directory containing the compiled classes or JAR file.
2. Execute the main class:
   • Using compiled classes: java Main <command> [arguments]
   • Using JAR file: java -jar gitlet.jar <command> [arguments]
   • Replace <command> with a valid Gitlet command (e.g., init, add, commit, log).
   • Refer to the specific command documentation for required arguments.

Example Usage

1. Create a new Gitlet repository: java Main init
2. Add a file to the staging area: java Main add filename.txt
3. Commit the changes with a message: java Main commit "Added filename.txt"
4. View the commit history: java Main log

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Clone your forked repository to your local machine.
3. Make changes and write unit tests for your modifications.
4. Create a pull request to merge your changes into the main repository.

This project is for educational purposes and may not be fully comprehensive compared to a professional Git implementation. Use it at your own risk for personal projects.