Introduction to git

Overview

Teaching: 60 min
Exercises: 45 min

Questions

• How do I use git?

Objectives

• Learn how to keep track of your changes.

• Learn how to use a remote repository.

Git tutorial

Complete this tutorial.

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Key Points

• Add files before committing.

• Provide useful commit messages.

• Make small commits.

• Use a remote repository to synchronize, collaborate and publish.