Git Getting Started

• Create a project folder
• Navigate to the folder
• Initialize a Git repository

Start by creating a new folder for our project:

mkdir creates a new directory.

cd changes our working directory.

Now we are in the correct directory and can initialize Git!

If you're using Windows, you can open Git Bash directly in your project folder:

• Right-click the folder in File Explorer
• Select Git Bash Here

This opens a terminal window in the correct location.

Now that we are in the correct folder, we can initialize Git on that folder:

You just created your first Git Repository!

A Git repository is a folder that Git tracks for changes.

The repository stores all your project's history and versions.

Git creates a hidden folder called .git inside your project.

This is where Git stores all the information it needs to track your files and history.

On Windows, you may need to enable "Show hidden files" in File Explorer to see the .git folder.

• git: command not found Solution: Make sure Git is installed and added to your PATH. Restart your terminal if needed.
• Permission denied Solution: Try running your terminal as administrator (Windows) or use sudo (macOS/Linux) if needed.