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Master Git fundamentals through interactive learning

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Getting Started

Initializing a Repository

Your First Commit

Understanding Branches

Merging Changes

Remote Repositories

Pulling Changes

Resolving Conflicts

Getting Started

Git is a version control system that helps you track changes in your code - think of it like a time machine for your project! Before you start, you'll need to set up Git on your computer and configure your identity. Here are the essential commands to get started:

# Check if Git is installed
git --version

# Configure your identity
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"

# Get help anytime
git --help

Interactive Exercise

💡 Pro Tips:
• Download Git from git-scm.com if not installed
• Use a consistent email across all your Git projects
• Consider using a Git GUI client if you prefer visual tools

Key Concepts

Key Concepts:
• Repository (repo): A folder containing your project and its history
• Commit: A snapshot of your changes at a specific point in time
• Branch: A separate line of development