Git Tutorial for Beginners: Learn Git in 1 Hour
This video provides a comprehensive introduction to Git, the most popular version control system. It covers the fundamental concepts of Git and version control systems (centralized vs. distributed), various ways to use Git (command line, IDEs, GUIs), how to install and configure Git, and the basic Git workflow (initializing, modifying, staging, committing). Furthermore, it thoroughly explains commands for reviewing changes (`git status`, `git diff`), Browse history (`git log`, `git show`), and undoing changes (`git restore`, `git clean`). The tutorial is designed for absolute beginners and aims to provide a solid foundation for working with Git.
1 hour
Overall
July 2021
Last update
YouTube
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Is this tutorial right for me?
This tutorial is ideal for individuals who are new to Git and want to gain a foundational understanding of the most popular version control system. It’s also beneficial for those who have used Git but wish to solidify their core knowledge.
Prerequisites:
- Basic computer literacy.
What will I learn?
In this tutorial, you will learn:
- What is Version Control? Understand the benefits and fundamental concepts of automated version control systems.
- Git Fundamentals: Discover what Git is and why it’s the preferred version control system.
- Ways to Use Git: Explore different methods to interact with Git (command line, GUIs, IDEs).
- Git Installation and Configuration: Step-by-step guidance on setting up Git on your machine.
- Basic Git Workflow: Grasp the process of initializing a repository, modifying, staging, and committing files.
- Reviewing Changes: Use commands like
git status
andgit diff
to monitor the state of your project. - Browse History: Navigate through your project’s history using
git log
andgit show
. - Undoing Changes: Learn how to revert modifications in your working directory or staging area.
What will I be able to do?
By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance and benefits of using version control in any project.
- Execute fundamental Git commands for managing code changes.
- Understand and apply the basic Git workflow.
- Review project history and restore previous versions of files.
- Effectively track changes and undo them when necessary.