Introduction

1. What is Git?

Ans: Version control tool to track changes in your code.

1. What is GitHub?

Ans: Cloud platform to store and collaborate on Git repositories.

Importance of Git & GitHub

• Git helps developers track code changes, collaborate seamlessly, and manage versions efficiently.
• GitHub provides a cloud-based platform to share repositories, collaborate with teams, and contribute to open-source projects.

Installation

Windows:

MacOS

Configuring Git (First-Time Setup)

Run these commands in Git Bash or Command Prompt:

git config --global user.name "githubUsername"

git config --global user.email "[email protected] that linked to your github account"

Explanation:

• user.name → Your name (shows in commit history).
• user.email → Your GitHub email.