Learn Git and GitHub for DevOps

Welcome to our beginner's guide to Git and GitHub in DevOps!

Table of Contents

What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system used to track changes in source code during software development.

What is GitHub?

GitHub is a web-based platform for hosting and collaborating on Git repositories. It provides features like bug tracking, task management, and wikis alongside basic Git repository functionality.

Basic Git Workflow

The basic Git workflow involves the following steps:

  1. Initialize a repository
  2. Add files
  3. Commit changes
  4. Push changes to remote repository

Common Git Commands

Here are some common Git commands:

  • git init - Initialize a Git repository
  • git add - Add files to staging area
  • git commit - Commit changes
  • git push - Push changes to remote repository
  • git pull - Pull changes from remote repository
  • git clone - Clone a repository from a remote

Collaborating with Git and GitHub

GitHub facilitates collaboration by providing features like:

  • Branching and merging
  • Pull requests
  • Code reviews
  • Issue tracking