How Git Works (in 4 minutes)

This video provides an overview of how Git works, explaining the basic Git command workflow and clarifying common misconceptions. It covers the four locations of code in Git (Working Directory, Staging Area, Local Repository, Remote Repository), common Git workflow commands such as `git clone`, `git add`, `git commit`, `git push`, and `git pull`, and an introduction to branching with `git checkout`/`git switch`, `git branch`, and `git merge`. The video also mentions graphical Git tools like GitHub Desktop and SourceTree.

Is this tutorial right for me?

This tutorial is suitable for individuals who are new to Git and want to understand its fundamental concepts and workflow. It’s a very concise and short introduction for anyone looking to grasp how version control works with Git.

Prerequisites:

Basic computer literacy.

What will I learn?

In this tutorial, you will learn:

Four Locations of Code in Git: Understand the Working Directory, Staging Area, Local Repository, and Remote Repository.
Git Workflow Commands: How to use git clone, git add, git commit, git push, and git pull.
Branching in Git: An introduction to git checkout/git switch, git branch, and git merge.

What will I be able to do?

By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to:

Explain the basic concepts of Git and its code locations.
Perform fundamental Git operations for managing code changes.
Understand the basics of branching in Git.

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