Basic Git Commands

Creating a New Repository

To initiate a new Git repository:

git init

Cloning a Repository

To clone an existing repository from a remote source:

git clone <repository-url>

Checking Repository Status

To check the status of your repository:

git status

This command shows you which files have been modified, added, or deleted.

Staging Changes

Before committing changes, you need to stage them:

git add <filename>

To stage all changes:

git add .

Committing Changes

To commit the staged changes:

git commit -m "Your commit message"

Viewing Commit History

To view the commit history:

git log

This command displays a detailed list of commits, including commit messages, authors, and timestamps.

Pushing Changes

To push changes to a remote repository:

git push origin master

Replace master with the branch you want to push.

Pulling Changes

To pull changes from a remote repository:

git pull origin master

Again, replace master with the branch you want to pull.

This basic Git tutorial provides an introduction to essential Git commands. As you delve deeper into version control, you'll discover more advanced features and workflows offered by Git.