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Git Tutorial for Beginners - Command-Line Fundamentals

Corey Schafer via YouTube

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Learn the fundamentals of Git version control through this comprehensive tutorial video. Explore command-line basics, understand Git's core concepts, and master essential operations like initializing repositories, staging changes, committing, and working with remote projects. Discover how to clone repositories, create branches, and push changes to remote servers. Gain practical knowledge of Git's workflow, from local development to collaborating on shared codebases. Perfect for beginners, this tutorial provides a solid foundation for using Git effectively in software development projects.

Syllabus

Intro
What is Git
Installation
Check Version
Global Configuration Variables
Get Help
Two Scenarios
Local Code Base
Git Status
Working Directory Staging Area Commits
Adding Files to Staging Area
Git Reset
Remove Staging Files
Commit
Commit Status
Cloning a Remote Project
Viewing the Remote Project
Committing Changes Locally
Committing Changes Remotely
Creating a Branch
Push to Remote Repository
Faster Example

Taught by

Corey Schafer

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    Sabri Walsh
    A very quick and to the point course for git basics! Great recall throughout and the faster example was helpful to tie things together.
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