How to Install and Set Up Git in VS Code
This tutorial shows you how to install Git and set it up inside Visual Studio Code for a seamless development workflow. Git integration in VS Code lets you track changes, stage files, and push to remotes without leaving your editor. You'll learn how to download and install Git, configure your Git identity for GitHub, and enable Git within VS Code to start using version control right away.
📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How to download and install Git on Windows
How to verify Git is installed using the terminal
How to set your Git identity (name and email) for commits
How to enable Git in VS Code and initialize a repository
How to stage files and track changes in the Source Control panel
⚙️ Commands Mentioned:
git --version
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
🔗 Links:
Git Windows Download Page - https://git-scm.com/downloads/win
Git macOS Download Page - https://git-scm.com/downloads/mac
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