Beginners Git Lifecycle Exercise

Get hands on with Git

This exercise will guide you through basic Git commands for version control.

Task

• Clone a Repository:

Find a repository on GitHub you'd like to work with. Copy its HTTPS URL. In your terminal, navigate to where you want to store the project and run: git clone <repository_url>

• Create a New Branch:

It's good practice to create a new branch for your work. Navigate into the cloned repository: cd <repository_name>. Then create a branch: git checkout -b <new_branch_name>. (If theres an existing branch, you can switch to it using: git checkout <existing_branch_name>.)

• Make Changes:

Open the project files in your code editor and make some modifications. Save your changes.

• Stage Changes:

Tell Git to track your changes: git add <file_name> (for specific files) or git add . (to stage all changes).

• Commit Changes:

Record your changes with a descriptive message: git commit -m "Your commit message here"

• Push Changes:

Send your committed changes to the remote repository (GitHub): git push origin <new_branch_name>

Skills Practiced

This exercise introduces you to:

• Cloning a repository (git clone)
• Creating a new branch (git checkout -b)
• Staging changes (git add)
• Committing changes (git commit -m)
• Pushing changes to a remote repository (git push)

By practicing these commands, you'll start building a foundation for version control and collaboration using Git.