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This repository consists of basics of Git and Github
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/rohit-2301/git-github_basics
- Owner: Rohit-2301
- Created: 2025-02-25T06:07:34.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-25T06:21:01.000Z (over 1 year ago)
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- Topics: git, github
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# 🚀 Git & GitHub Basics
Git is a **version control system** that helps developers manage and track changes in their code, while GitHub is a **cloud-based platform** for hosting Git repositories and collaborating with others. This guide covers the essential Git commands and workflows to get you started.
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## 📌 What is Git?
Git is a **distributed version control system** that allows multiple developers to work on a project efficiently, keeping track of changes and enabling easy collaboration.
### 🔧 Basic Git Commands and Their Usage
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `git init` | Initializes a new Git repository in your local project directory. |
| `git clone ` | Downloads (clones) a repository from GitHub to your local machine. |
| `git status` | Shows the current state of your repository (modified, staged, or untracked files). |
| `git add ` | Adds a specific file to the staging area before committing. |
| `git add .` | Stages all modified and new files in the repository. |
| `git commit -m "message"` | Saves (commits) the staged changes with a meaningful message. |
| `git push origin ` | Uploads (pushes) local commits to a remote GitHub repository on the specified branch. |
| `git pull origin ` | Fetches and merges the latest changes from a remote repository into your local branch. |
| `git log` | Displays a history of commits made in the repository. |
| `git branch` | Lists all branches in the repository and highlights the current branch. |
| `git checkout -b ` | Creates and switches to a new branch for feature development. |
| `git merge ` | Merges changes from another branch into the current branch. |
| `git reset --hard HEAD~1` | Removes the last commit permanently from history. |
| `git revert ` | Creates a new commit that undoes a previous commit without modifying history. |
| `git checkout -- ` | Discards changes made to a specific file before committing. |
| `git remote -v` | Displays the URLs of remote repositories linked to your project. |
| `git stash` | Temporarily saves changes that are not yet committed, allowing you to switch branches. |
| `git stash pop` | Restores the most recently stashed changes. |
| `git rm ` | Removes a file from the repository and deletes it from the working directory. |
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## 📌 What is GitHub?
GitHub is a **web-based platform** that hosts Git repositories, making it easy for developers to collaborate on projects, track issues, and review code.
### 🔗 Basic GitHub Workflow
1. **Create a Repository**
- Go to [GitHub](https://github.com) → Click **New Repository** → Enter a name → Click **Create Repository**
2. **Clone the Repository (Download it Locally)**
```sh
git clone
cd
## 📌 Steps to Add a File to GitHub Using Git & VS Code
Follow these steps to add and upload a new file to your GitHub repository:
### ✅ Step 1: Open Your Project in VS Code
- Open **VS Code** and navigate to your project folder.
### ✅ Step 2: Create or Add a File
- Add a new file or modify an existing file in the project directory.
### ✅ Step 3: Open Terminal in VS Code
- Open the **terminal** (`Ctrl + ~` on Windows/Linux or `Cmd + ~` on Mac).
### ✅ Step 4: Check the Status of Your Repository
```sh
git status
```
- This shows any new, modified, or deleted files.
### ✅ Step 5: Add the File to Staging Area
```sh
git add # Adds a specific file
git add . # Adds all new and modified files
```
### ✅ Step 6: Commit the Changes
```sh
git commit -m "Added "
```
- Write a meaningful commit message describing the change.
### ✅ Step 7: Push the Changes to GitHub
```sh
git push origin main
```
- If you're working on a different branch, replace `main` with your branch name.
### ✅ Step 8: Verify on GitHub
- Go to your **GitHub repository** and check if the file is uploaded.
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🚀 **Now your file is successfully added to GitHub!** 🎉
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## 📌 Steps to Remove a File from GitHub Using Git & VS Code
Follow these steps to remove a file from your GitHub repository:
### ✅ Step 1: Open Your Project in VS Code
- Open **VS Code** and navigate to your project folder.
### ✅ Step 2: Open Terminal in VS Code
- Open the **terminal** (`Ctrl + ~` on Windows/Linux or `Cmd + ~` on Mac).
### ✅ Step 3: Remove the File
```sh
git rm
```
- This removes the file from your local repository.
### ✅ Step 4: Check the Status of Your Repository
```sh
git status
```
- Verify that the file is marked as deleted.
### ✅ Step 5: Commit the Changes
```sh
git commit -m "Removed "
```
- Write a meaningful commit message describing the removal.
### ✅ Step 6: Push the Changes to GitHub
```sh
git push origin main
```
- If you're working on a different branch, replace `main` with your branch name.
### ✅ Step 7: Verify on GitHub
- Go to your **GitHub repository** and check if the file is removed.
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🚀 **Now your file is successfully removed from GitHub!** 🗑️