Introduction to Git and GitHub

This presentation aims at introducing the concept of "Version Control" and "Open Source" to attendees by teaching them how to use Git and GitHub.

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2. Introduction to Git and GitHub Tech meets LMU
3. Hi I’m Mayokun Adeniyi GitHub Campus Expert @mayokunadeniyi Android Developer @mayokunthefirst ✍ mayokunadeniyi.tech
4. Before we start... Git Installed GitHub account Your favorite editor ~ Notepad
5. Talk/Workshop Flow My first git: What is Git and GitHub? git good: Git Fundamentals 101 git explore: Explore the GitHub Universe Let’s get busy: Create your first pull request <Hacktoberfest>
6. What is Git and GitHub ?!
7. What is Git? Git could be an acronym for... "Global Information Tracker": you're in a good mood, and it actually works for you, your code works and all test cases were passed. "Goddamn Idiotic Tool": when it breaks.
8. So, What is Git? A Distributed Version Control System. Version Control is a system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later.
9. History: Know exactly which files changed, who made those changes, and when those changes occured. Backup: Ability to have different versions of the code in different places. Collaboration: Collaborate easily with other people on the same project by uploading and receiving changes
10. What is GitHub? GitHub is a website that allows us to use git and create repositories online. It can also store all your projects online for free. It provides a Web-based graphical interface.
11. What is a repository? A repository is a container that houses your project and its’ history. If your project folder contains the “.git” folder you’re working with a repository!
12. Let’s get Started! If you are on windows, open Git-Bash. If you are on linux or Mac, fire up a terminal.
13. Let git know who you are GitHub uses the email address set in your local Git configuration to associate commits pushed from the command line with your GitHub account.
14. Initializing a new repository
15. Git Good! Working with GitHub and fundamentals of Git 101.
16. Commits Also known as “revision”... is an individual change to a file. Checkpoints/Snapshot of the state of your repository (project) at a particular time.
17. Creating your first commit
18. Creating a new repository
19. Downloading/Updating repos
20. Pushing to an existing repository The `git remote add` command takes two arguments: • A remote name, for example `origin` • A remote URL, for example “https://github.com/mayokunthefirst/Tech-meets-LMU.git”
22. Git Log Add fruits.txt Add Apples Add Oranges 5bc86ce4 54545cd 9dc86ce4 HEAD Add Grapes 767eb34
23. Git Branches
24. Exploring GitHub!
25. GitHub Education Programs and technology leadership at your school Campus Advisors
26. Thank you! GitHub Campus Expert @mayokunadeniyi Android Developer @mayokunthefirst ✍ mayokunadeniyi.tech
27. Let’s get --sy! techmeetslmu.netlify.com