Set Up with Git and GitHub: Step-by-Step Guide

Software development requires effective cooperation and version control. Developers rely on Git and GitHub to manage code repositories, trac...

Software development requires effective cooperation and version control. Developers rely on Git and GitHub to manage code repositories, track changes, and collaborate. Knowing how to set up Git and GitHub is crucial for developers of all levels. Let’s take you through the steps of setting up Git and GitHub in this guide, which is designed especially for web development services. 

What are Git and GitHub?

Git is a distributed version control system that lets developers track code changes, reverse, and communicate. Teams worldwide choose it because it provides a solid structure for managing projects of any size. 

However, GitHub is a Git-based online platform. It hosts Git repositories and provides issue tracking, project management, and code review capabilities. GitHub is the leading open-source and collaborative development platform. 

Create a GitHub Account

• Start using Git and GitHub by creating an account. Go to github.com and select "Sign up". You'll need your username, email, and password. After filling out the form, click "Create account".
• GitHub may need email verification after account creation. GitHub will send a verification email; follow the instructions to finish it.
• After verifying your GitHub account, you can install Git on your PC.

Git setup prepares your computer to use a unique code-management language. Follow these steps on Mac and Windows:

Set up Git and GitHub on Mac:

• Find the terminal: Look for Terminal in Utilities. Try searching for "Terminal." with the magnifying glass in the top right corner of your screen. Click to open.
• Type a command: Type "git" and press Enter in Terminal.
• Install git: If Git isn't installed, a notification will ask you to install it. Click "Install" and proceed. You may need to consent.

 

• Finish up: After Git installation, you're done! Click "Agree" to finish installation.

 
You can now proceed.

 

Set up Git and GitHub on Windows:

• Find git bash: Install Git Bash.

•  Open git bash: Launch Git Bash by searching "Git Bash Desktop app" in Start. A little command prompt window will appear. 
• Check git: Type "git --version" and press Enter to verify Git installation. The response should show your Git version.

 Done! You can now use Git on your computer.

 

Final Git and GitHub Setup Steps

Several procedures are needed to prepare your computer for Git after installation.

• Set your username and email: GitHub's tutorials explain how to set up your Git login and email. Follow their Git Bash instructions. This identifies repository changemakers on GitHub. 
• Choose your authentication method: GitHub supports HTTPS and SSH. This guide uses HTTPS. It restricts GitHub repository changes to authorized users. 
• Generate a personal access token: Create a Personal Access Token on GitHub to authenticate in the terminal. Personal access token instructions are on GitHub. Select traditional token and tick the token repo scope box. This access lets you write to the repository from your terminal. 

Give It a Try!

After getting all the tools, practice Git on your computer. Carefully follow these steps: 

Set up your git practice area: Start by opening the CLI. Enter these commands one by one: 

• Type mkdir git_practice to create a new folder for practicing
• Type cd git_practice to move into that new folder
• Type git init to turn this folder into a place where Git can track changes
• Type git add README.txt to tell Git to start tracking this new file
• Type git commit -m "First commit" to save these changes in Git.

Next, connect this local Git repository to GitHub. 

Instructions:

• Check your Git practice folder in the Command Line Interface. 
• Check if everything is fine with git status. Nothing should change yet. 
• Go to GitHub and choose “New repository”. 

 

• Name your repository "git_practice". Then select "Create repository". 

 Choose “HTTPS” at the top of your new repository page. 

•  Connect your local repository to GitHub. Copy and paste the commands from “…or push an existing repository from the command line” on GitHub into your CLI. This links local and remote repositories. 

• Enter your GitHub login and personal access token as your username and password. 
• Refresh GitHub after pushing. README text should appear.  

DONE! Your first GitHub repository is connected to your local Git repository. You can now push local updates to GitHub to protect your work.

Conclusion

After following this guide, you must have installed Git and linked it to GitHub. These skills let you follow project updates, collaborate, and secure your work on GitHub. 

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