What is Git Configuration?
Git configuration involves setting preferences that control how Git operates and manages repositories. These settings include user information, text editor preferences, merge and diff tools, and various behaviours for Git commands. Configurations can be set at three levels:
- System Level: Applies to all users on a system.
- Global Level: Applies to the current user across all repositories.
- Local Level: Applies only to a specific repository.
This article focuses on viewing global configurations.
How to Show Global Git Configuration?
Git is a powerful version control system that allows developers to track changes in their codebase efficiently. It comes with a variety of configuration options that can be set globally (for all repositories) or locally (for a specific repository). Viewing your global Git configuration helps you understand and manage settings that apply across all your Git projects. This article will guide you through the process of displaying your global Git configuration.
Table of Content
- What is Git Configuration?
- Steps to Show Global Git Configuration
- Understanding Common Configuration Settings
- Modifying Global Configuration Settings
- Viewing All Levels of Configuration
- Conclusion