Git Introduction

Git is a version control system that helps developers track changes in their code, collaborate with others, and maintain an organized development workflow. It is widely used in software development to keep code history intact and manage different versions of a project efficiently.

Why Use Git?

Git is essential for managing code across teams and projects. Here’s why:

• Version Control – Every change is tracked, so you can revert to earlier versions if needed.
• Collaboration – Multiple developers can work on the same project without overwriting each other’s work.
• Backup & Security – Code is stored safely, reducing the risk of losing progress.
• Branching & Merging – Developers can work on new features independently and later merge changes seamlessly.

Basic Git Workflow

Git operates through a series of commands that help you manage your repository:

git init       # Initializes a new Git repository  
git clone URL  # Creates a local copy of a remote repository  
git status     # Shows the current state of the working directory  
git add .      # Stages all changes for the next commit  
git commit -m "Message"  # Saves changes with a message  
git push       # Uploads commits to a remote repository  
git pull       # Retrieves the latest updates from a remote repository  
git log        # Displays the commit history  

git init       # Initializes a new Git repository  

git clone URL  # Creates a local copy of a remote repository  

git status     # Shows the current state of the working directory  

git add .      # Stages all changes for the next commit  

git commit -m "Message"  # Saves changes with a message  

git push       # Uploads commits to a remote repository  

git pull       # Retrieves the latest updates from a remote repository  

git log        # Displays the commit history  

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