What is Git ?
Git is a popular version control system. It was created by Linus Torvalds in 2005, and has been maintained by Junio Hamano since then.
1. It is used for:Tracking code changes
2. Tracking who made changes
3. Coding collaboration
1. What is GitHub ?
- GitHub is like a magic notebook where we keep our computer codes. It helps us work with friends and keep track of changes.
1) Git is not the same as GitHub.- GitHub is like a magic notebook where we keep our computer codes. It helps us work with friends and keep track of changes.
2) GitHub makes tools that use Git.
3) GitHub is the largest host of source code in the world, and has been owned by Microsoft since 2018.
In this tutorial, we will focus on using Git with GitHub.
2. How to Start ?
- First, Install "Git" on your computer. It's like getting a special tool to use GitHub.
If you already have Git installed, you can get the latest development version via Git itself:
git clone https://github.com/git/git3. Making an Account
- Go to [github.com](https://github.com) and make your own account. It's like getting your very own space in the magic notebook.
- Git is your special tool for GitHub.
- Repositories are your magic notebooks.
- Push to share your codes.
- Pull request to share ideas.