How to set up Git?
Firstly, you need to go to your required folder and run the git init command to initialize a new git repository, and then after you can use the git status command to check the files in your Working Tree and in the Staging Area. You cannot see anything below the image coz there is no file in the working tree or staging area.
What is Git Init?
Git, a widely used version control system, allows developers to track changes in their code and collaborate efficiently. One of the first commands you will encounter when starting with Git is git init
. This command is fundamental for creating a new Git repository, setting the stage for version control. In this article, we will explore what git init
does, why it is important, and how to use it effectively.
Table of Content
- What is Git init?
- Why Use git init?
- Git init Options and Usage
- Custom Git init Directory Environment Values
- Git init vs. Git clone
- Git init Bare Repositories
- Git init Templates
- How to set up Git?
- What is the Staging area in Git?
- How to create an empty Git repository in the specified directory?
- Frequently Asked Question On the Git Init