6. UBUNTU LINUX Getting setup with GIT

Getting Started with Git on Ubuntu Linux

Ready to streamline your development workflow and collaborate more efficiently on Ubuntu Linux? Git is a powerful version control system that helps you track changes to your code, manage projects, and collaborate with others seamlessly. Setting up Git on Ubuntu Linux is a breeze, 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 Ubuntu Linux!

Step-by-Step Guide:

Install Git:

Open a terminal window on your Ubuntu Linux system.
Run the following command to install Git:
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sudo apt update
sudo apt install git
Enter your password when prompted, and Git will be installed on your system.
Configure Git:

Once Git is installed, you'll need to configure your identity. In the terminal, enter the following commands, 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.
Run the following command to generate a new SSH key pair:
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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 Ubuntu Linux! Navigate to your project directory in the 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 Ubuntu Linux and are ready to enhance your development workflow. Explore Git's powerful features, collaborate with others, and build amazing projects with confidence.