Git and Github For Beginners
MindCraft Backend Web Dev - Spring, and Microservices Lecture 4
Course by: MindCraft

In this lecture, we provide a comprehensive introduction to Git and GitHub, essential tools for version control and collaboration in software development. Designed for beginners, this session covers the fundamental concepts, setup procedures, and practical usage of Git and GitHub to manage and track changes in your codebase effectively.

We begin with an introduction to Git, exploring its role as a version control system and its significance in tracking changes and collaborating with other developers. You will learn about the history of Git, its evolution, and the reasons behind its widespread adoption in the development community.

The lecture covers the setup of Git on your local machine, including the basic configuration needed to start using Git. We then walk through key Git commands such as git init, git commit, and how to skip the staging area when committing changes. You’ll also learn about the git diff command to view changes and the git remove command to handle file removals.

We then shift focus to GitHub, discussing how to create and manage repositories on this platform. You will learn how to add files to a remote repository, work with tags, and clone projects from GitHub. The lecture includes practical examples of creating and deleting branches, pushing branches to a remote repository, and understanding how branches work in Git. We conclude with a detailed explanation of the git merge command, demonstrating how to combine changes from different branches.

⌚ Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Git Intro: Introduction to Git and its importance in version control.

• 00:01:23 - Git Version Control: Explanation of version control concepts and how Git implements them.

• 00:08:40 - History of Git: Overview of the development and evolution of Git.

• 00:12:07 - Git Setup: Instructions for setting up Git on your local machine, including initial configuration.

• 00:19:52 - Git Init: Introduction to the git init command for initializing a new Git repository.

• 00:29:05 - Git Commit: Explanation of the git commit command for recording changes to the repository.

• 00:38:31 - Skipping the Staging Area: How to commit changes directly without using the staging area.

• 00:43:21 - Git Diff Command: Using the git diff command to view changes between commits and the working directory.

• 00:46:41 - Git Remove File: How to use the git remove command to delete files from the repository.

• 00:52:11 - GitHub Repository: Creating and managing repositories on GitHub.

• 01:11:10 - Adding Files to Remote Repository: Steps to add and push files to a remote repository on GitHub.

• 01:16:49 - Working with Tags: How to use tags in Git to mark specific points in the repository's history.

• 01:25:43 - Clone a Project: Cloning a repository from GitHub to your local machine.

• 01:34:54 - Git Branch Create: Creating new branches in Git for feature development or experimentation.

• 01:44:25 - Git Delete Branch: Deleting branches in Git when they are no longer needed.

• 01:46:55 - Branch Pushing to Remote Repository: How to push branches to a remote repository and collaborate with others.

• 01:50:14 - Branch - How It Works: Understanding the concept of branches and their role in version control.

• 01:56:05 - Git Merge: Using the git merge command to combine changes from different branches.

By the end of this lecture, you will have a solid understanding of Git and GitHub, equipped with the knowledge to manage your code repositories, collaborate with others, and maintain a well-organized codebase.