We're going to look at the foundations of Git and GitHub today, two essential technologies for collaborative software development and version control. Let's get going!
What is Git?
Git is a distributed version control system used in software development that monitors source code changes. Git, created by Linus Torvalds, makes it simple for developers to manage several project versions, retain a history of code modifications, and collaborate effectively. It is renowned for its distributed design, adaptability, and speed.
What is GitHub?
GitHub is an online platform that provides hosting for Git repositories. By offering a graphical user interface for managing and sharing repositories, it improves Git's capabilities. GitHub makes it simple for teams to collaborate, contribute to open-source projects, and keep track of bugs and improvements when it comes to collaborative software development.
What is Control Versioning?
A system called version control keeps track of modifications made to files and folders over time. It makes it possible for developers to successfully collaborate, track changes, and go back in time. Version control comes in two main flavors:
Centralized Version Control (CVC): In CVC, a central server stores the code, and developers check out and update code from this central repository. Examples include CVS and Subversion (SVN).
Distributed Version Control (DVC): DVC, like Git, allows developers to have their complete repositories. This approach offers greater flexibility, scalability, and offline work capabilities, making it more suitable for modern software development.
Why do We Use Distributed Version Control Over Centralized Version Control?
Offline Work: DVC systems allow developers to work offline and commit changes locally before synchronizing with the remote repository. In CVC, you often need a constant internet connection to interact with the central server.
Faster Operations: DVC systems perform operations faster because they don't rely on constant communication with a central server.
Branching and Merging: DVC systems make branching and merging straightforward and efficient. Developers can easily create feature branches and merge them back into the main codebase.
Redundancy and Data Integrity: In DVC, multiple copies of the repository exist, providing redundancy and ensuring data integrity.
Tasks:
Install Git on your computer (if it is not already installed). You can download it from the official website at [git-scm.com/downloads](file:///C:\Users\ASUS\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_filelist.xml)
Create a free account on GitHub (if you don't already have one). You can sign up at https://git-scm.com/downloads
Learn the basics of Git by reading through [youtu.be/AT1uxOLsCdk](file:///C:\Users\ASUS\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_filelist.xml) . This will give you an understanding of what Git is, how it works, and how to use it to track changes to files.
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