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Master Git version control and Git Bash through this comprehensive 50-minute hands-on tutorial that takes you from complete beginner to confidently managing code repositories. Start by installing Git and Git Bash on your system, then configure Git for first-time use with your personal credentials. Learn to create your first local Git repository and make your initial commit with a simple text file. Progress through essential Git workflows including tracking file changes, viewing commit history, and examining different file versions. Explore Git's powerful branching system by creating feature branches, switching between them, and merging changes back to the main branch. Connect your local work to the cloud by creating a GitHub repository and pushing your code online, then complete the cycle by cloning repositories from GitHub to your local machine. Each step includes detailed command-line instructions and explanations of what happens behind the scenes, making this tutorial perfect for developers, students, and anyone wanting to understand modern version control workflows.
