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Git

Not to re-invent the wheel, please follow this guide from GitHub on Installing Git.

Check the installation​

Run the following command in your terminal application:

git version

This should either return the version of git you have installed, or report that the command wasn't found.

  • You should have a command prompt called "Git Bash". This is the first good sign that your installation was successful.
  • Open "Git Bash", "Command Prompt", or "PowerShell" and run the command above

    • Installation​

    GitHub Desktop​

    If you're new to git and never used before, I recommend that you download and install GitHub Desktop. This is Graphical User Interface GUI for the git command line tools. That would make getting used to the git flow easier for you.

    It also comes with the latest version of git command line tools.

    Git Command Line tools (Git CLI)​

    Git CLI is the main interface/application for using git on your computer. You'll need to install it from here. Make sure you get the correct installation for your operating system and device architecutre (32-bit vs 64-bit)

    Creating an Account​

    • Here's the official GitHub Docs on Signing up for a new GitHub account.
    • Optionally, Sign up for the [GitHub Student Developer Pack](https://education.github.com/pack. Not only does it offer you an upgraded Pro GitHub account for free, but it also comes with thousands of dollars worth of benefits and resources. You can learn more about the in the link provided.

    Common Errors and Issues​

    • Nothing was reported yet.