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Baby Git Guidebook for Developers: Learn How Git is Coded (Initial Commit 1)

by Tiko Iyamu

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system (DVCS) that allows you to track changes to your code over time. It is a popular tool for software development, and it is used by millions of developers around the world.

What is an initial commit?

An initial commit is the first commit you make to a new Git repository. It is the starting point for your project's history, and it is used to establish the initial state of your code.

How to code an initial commit

To code an initial commit, you will need to use the git init command. This command will create a new Git repository in the current directory.

git init

Once you have created a new repository, you will need to add your code to it. You can do this by using the git add command. This command will add the specified files to the staging area.

git add .

Once you have added your code to the staging area, you can commit it to the repository. You can do this by using the git commit command. This command will create a new commit object and add it to the repository's history.

git commit -m "Initial commit"

The -m option specifies the commit message. The commit message is a short description of the changes that you have made to your code.

How to use an initial commit to track your changes

Once you have made an initial commit, you can use Git to track the changes that you make to your code. You can do this by using the git status command. This command will show you the status of your working tree and the staging area.

git status

The git status command will show you which files have been modified, which files have been added to the staging area, and which files have been committed to the repository.

You can also use Git to view the history of your project. You can do this by using the git log command. This command will show you a list of all the commits that have been made to the repository.

git log

The git log command will show you the commit message, the author of the commit, and the date and time of the commit.

Git is a powerful tool that can help you track the changes that you make to your code. By learning how to code an initial commit, you can start using Git to track your projects and collaborate with other developers.

Baby Git Guidebook for Developers: Learn How Git is Coded (Initial Commit 1)

by Tiko Iyamu

4.6 out of 5