Setting Up Git for Version Control

Introduction to Git

Git is a distributed version control system that allows multiple developers to work on a project simultaneously. In this tutorial, we will cover the steps to install Git and configure it for your projects.

Installation

To install Git, visit the official Git website and download the installer for your operating system. Follow the installation instructions provided on the site.

Configuration

After installation, you need to configure your Git environment. Open your terminal and set your username and email:

git config --global user.name 'Your Name'git config --global user.email 'you@example.com'

These details will be associated with your commits.

Conclusion

Now you have Git installed and configured. You can start using it to manage your projects effectively.

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