Common git commands
Common Git Commands | GitClass Video 3
Description:
Welcome back to the GitClass series! In this video, we'll walk you through the most common Git commands you'll need to know for everyday use. These commands are essential for managing your projects and collaborating with others using version control.
We'll cover:
git add: Adds files to the staging area, preparing them for the next commit.
git commit: Commits changes to the repository, creating a snapshot of your code.
git push: Pushes committed changes to a remote repository, keeping it up-to-date.
git merge: Merges changes between your local and remote repositories.
git clone: Clones a remote repository to your local system.
git branch: Shows a list of all branches in the repository.
git checkout: Switches to the branch you specify.
We'll also discuss the git init and git config commands, which are useful if you're starting a project locally and then connecting to a remote repository later. Plus, you'll learn about the .gitignore file, which helps you exclude certain files from being tracked by Git.
These commands form the foundation of a basic Git workflow, and you'll get plenty of practice with them in our upcoming activities. Understanding these commands is a great starting point for mastering Git!
In the next video, we'll dive into the basic workflow for a student using GitLab. Stay tuned!
Resources:
Basic Git Commands: https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials...
Atlassian Command Tutorial: https://www.atlassian.com/git/glossary
Git Ignore: https://git-scm.com/docs/gitignore/en....
Git Cheat Sheet: https://education.github.com/git-chea...
LoboGit: https://lobogit.unm.edu/
Slide Show: https://docs.google.com/presentation/...