Lesson 1.2: Introduction to Git

Introduction: Git is a distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. It was created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 for developing the Linux kernel.

Why Git?

Performance: Git is fast, and operations such as committing, branching, merging, and comparing past versions are optimized for speed.
Security: Git ensures the integrity of your code with cryptographic hashing.
Flexibility: Git supports nonlinear development workflows.

Core Concepts of Git:

Snapshots, not Differences: Git thinks of data as snapshots of a mini filesystem.
Local Operations: Most operations in Git only need local files and resources to operate.
Tracking Changes: Git tracks changes in the project through commits.
Branching and Merging: Git’s branching model is straightforward and powerful, allowing multiple workflows.

Example Code:

# Check Git version

git --version
# Initialize a new Git repository

git init

# Check the status of your repository git status

Conclusion: Git’s distributed nature and its robust set of features make it an indispensable tool for modern development. Understanding Git’s core concepts sets the stage for using it effectively. Next, we will learn how to install Git on your system.

Curriculum

Mastering Git: The Essential Guide for Web Development Beginners

Introduction to Version Control and Git

Starting Course

Understanding Git Basics

After Intro

Branching and Merging

Working with Remote Repositories

Advanced Git Concepts

Practical Git Workflow

Course Conclusion and Next Steps

Lesson 1.2: Introduction to Git

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