5. Windows Getting Setup with GIT

Getting Started with Git on Windows

Ready to harness the power of version control and streamline your development workflow on Windows? Git is a powerful distributed version control system that allows you to track changes to your code, collaborate with others, and manage your projects effectively. Setting up Git on Windows is a straightforward process, and once you're up and running, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Let's dive in and get you set up with Git on Windows!

Step-by-Step Guide:

Download Git for Windows:

Visit the official Git website: git-scm.com.
Click on the "Download" button to download the latest version of Git for Windows.
Run the downloaded installer file (.exe) and follow the installation wizard's prompts.
Configure Git:

Launch the Git Bash terminal by searching for "Git Bash" in the Start menu.
The first time you use Git, you'll need to configure your identity. Enter the following commands in the Git Bash terminal, replacing "Your Name" and "[email protected]" with your name and email address:
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git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
These commands set your name and email address, which will be associated with your Git commits.
(Optional) Set Up SSH Keys:

If you plan to interact with remote Git repositories using SSH, you'll need to set up SSH keys.
Open Git Bash and run the following command to generate a new SSH key:
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ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "[email protected]"
Follow the prompts to generate the SSH key pair. By default, the keys will be saved in the ~/.ssh directory.
Add your SSH key to the SSH agent by running the following commands:
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eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_rsa
Finally, add your SSH key to your Git hosting service (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket) by copying the contents of the ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub file and pasting them into the SSH settings page of your account.
Start Using Git:

You're now ready to start using Git on Windows! Navigate to your project directory using the Git Bash terminal and initialize a new Git repository with the command:
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git init
You can now add files to your repository, commit changes, create branches, and more using Git commands.
Congratulations! You've successfully set up Git on Windows and are ready to take your development workflow to the next level. Explore Git's powerful features, collaborate with others, and build amazing projects with confidence.