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Git Activate Instructions

This document provides step-by-step instructions for using Git for the first time, including setting up Git, creating a project folder, initializing a repository, and linking it to GitHub. It outlines commands for adding files, committing changes, pushing to GitHub, and cloning existing repositories. The instructions are designed for beginners to help them get started with version control using Git.

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Git Activate Instructions

This document provides step-by-step instructions for using Git for the first time, including setting up Git, creating a project folder, initializing a repository, and linking it to GitHub. It outlines commands for adding files, committing changes, pushing to GitHub, and cloning existing repositories. The instructions are designed for beginners to help them get started with version control using Git.

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Instructions for Using Git for the First Time

1. Set up Git:
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your_email@example.com"

2. Create a new project folder:


mkdir my_project
cd my_project

3. Initialize a Git repository:


git init

4. Add files to the project and check status:


git add .
git status

5. Commit changes:
git commit -m "Initial commit"

6. Create a repository on GitHub and copy the repository URL.

7. Link the local repository to GitHub:


git remote add origin https://github.com/username/repository_name.git

8. Push changes to GitHub:


git branch -M main
git push -u origin main

9. For subsequent changes:


git add .
git commit -m "Your commit message"
git push

10. To clone an existing repository:


git clone https://github.com/username/repository_name.git

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