Git Mastery: The Fundamentals

Learn the fundamental concepts of Git, version control, and the essential commands used daily. This course covers setting up Git, the basic workflow (init, add, commit), ignoring files, and viewing changes.

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source: Programming with Mosh

Outline · 13 modules · quiz after each

01Introduction to GitGit is a distributed version control system used to record changes to code over time.3 min

02Ways to Use GitGit can be used via the command line, IDEs like VS Code, or GUI tools like GitKraken.3 min

03Setting Up GitGit can be installed from git-scm.com, with Git Bash recommended for Windows users.7 min

04Getting HelpUse `git <command> --help` to open full documentation in the terminal.1 min

05Initializing a RepositoryThe `git init` command creates a new empty Git repository in the current directory.3 min

06The Basic Git WorkflowThe Git workflow involves the Working Directory, Staging Area, and Repository.5 min

07Staging FilesThe `git status` command shows the state of the working directory and staging area.4 min

08Committing CodeThe `git commit` command saves staged changes permanently to the repository.4 min

09Course PromotionoptionalThe full Git Mastery course covers intermediate to advanced concepts.1 min

10Skipping the Staging AreaThe `git commit -a` command automatically stages all modified files and commits them.1 min

11Removing and Renaming FilesThe `git rm` command removes a file from both the working directory and the staging area.3 min

12Ignoring FilesThe `.gitignore` file specifies intentionally untracked files that Git should ignore.8 min

13Viewing ChangesThe `git status -s` command displays a compact, short-format status of the repository.7 min

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Duration1h 09m

Assessment27 questions · pass 70%

Quiz questions123

LanguageEnglish

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