GIT AND GITHUB

Git:

• What it does: Helps developers keep track of changes in their code.
• Where it's used: On your computer, locally.
• Key Actions:
• Commit: Save changes to your code.
• Branch: Work on different features or fixes at the same time.
• Merge: Combine changes from different branches.

GitHub:

• What it does: Stores your code online and adds collaboration tools.
• Where it's used: On the internet, as a website.
• Key Actions:
• Push: Send your local code to GitHub.
• Pull Request: Propose changes to others' code

Analogy:

1. Git is like your local notebook where you write down changes to your story.
2. GitHub is like a library where you store your notebook, and others can read, suggest edits, or even write their own stories based on yours.

Creating a GitHub Account:

Open your web browser and go to the GitHub website: https://github.com/.

Setup GIT :

1. Download Git:Visit the official Git website: https://git-scm.com/download/winClick on the "64-bit Git for Windows Setup" link to download the installer.
2. Run the Installer:Run the downloaded installer.Follow the installation steps, leaving the default options selected unless you have specific preferences.
3. Verify Git Installation:To verify that Git is installed and configured correctly, run the following command in the terminal or Git Bashgit --version
4. Configure Git:Open the Git Bash application (installed with Git).Configurer Git username and email:git config --global user.name "aakriti26"git config --global user.email "[email protected]"