Introduction to Getting Started with Git

Overview

• Presenter: Raghav
• Objective: Learn how to download, install, and use Git to manage projects, with a focus on pushing projects to GitLab.
• Operating Systems Covered: Windows and MacOS
• Approach: Basic step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Download and Install Git

• **For Windows: **
  • Search for "Git SCM" on Google.
  • Visit git-scm.com to download Git.
  • The site auto-detects your OS and offers the correct version.
  • Download the .exe file, run the installer, follow the defaults, and install Git.
• For Mac:
  • Follow similar steps at git-scm.com for Mac download.
  • Additional tutorials available on automationstepbystep.com.

Step 2: Verify Git Installation

• Command to Check Installation:
  • git --version
  • Works on Command Line, Git Bash (Windows), or Terminal (Mac).

Step 3: Configure Git

• Commands to Set User:
  • git config --global user.name "Your Name"
  • git config --global user.email "YourEmail@example.com"
  • Verify by running the commands without the name/email to check settings.
• List Configurations:
  • git config --global --list
  • Displays current settings including username and email.

Step 4: Create a Demo Project

• **Create Project Folder: **
  • Example: Create a folder named "Gitlab" and a sub-folder "my first project."
• Navigate to the Project Directory:
  • Use cd command to change directories in Command Line or Terminal.
  • Shortcut for Windows: In the folder's address bar, type cmd and press Enter.

Step 5: Initialize Git in Project

• Initialize Git Repository:
  • Navigate to the project folder and run git init.
  • A .git folder will be created, which is hidden by default.

Step 6: Check Status and Commit Changes

• Check Git Status:
  • git status shows untracked files or changes.
• Add Files to Git:
  • git add filename or git add . to add all changes.
• Commit Changes:
  • git commit -m "Your commit message".

Step 7: Push to GitLab

• Push Changes to Repository:
  • git push -u origin master or git push -u <repository-url> master
  • Use HTTPS URL from GitLab repository.
  • Enter GitLab credentials if prompted.

Step 8: Verify Changes on GitLab

• Check GitLab Repository:
  • Refresh the GitLab page to confirm changes.
• Observe Files and Commits:
  • Confirm files like readme.txt and commit messages are present.

Conclusion

• Practice using Git commands and review your processes.
• Upcoming sessions will cover more advanced topics like branching and CI/CD with GitLab.
• Encourage hands-on practice and sharing knowledge.

Additional Resources

• Git and GitHub Tutorial: automationstepbystep.com
• YouTube Playlist on Git: Search for Raghav's Git and GitHub tutorials.

Closing

• Engage with the content and place any questions in the comments for further assistance.
• Thank you for participating in this Git introductory session.