- Git Bash uses the Bash (Bourne Again SHell) command-line interpreter. This means you can use many of the same commands you'd find in a Linux or macOS terminal.
- Git Bash is tightly integrated with Git, making it easy to execute Git commands
Essential Commands:
- Navigation:
pwd
: Prints the current working directory.ls
: Lists files and directories in the current directory.cd <directory>
: Changes the current directory.cd ..
: Moves to the parent directory.
- File Management:
mkdir <directory>
: Creates a new directory.touch <file>
: Creates a new file.rm <file>
: Removes a file.rmdir <directory>
: Removes an empty directory.
- Git Commands:
git init
: Initializes a new Git repository.git clone <repository URL>
: Clones an existing Git repository.git status
: Displays the status of your working directory.git add <file>
: Adds a file to the staging area.git commit -m "commit message"
: Commits changes with a message.git push
: Pushes changes to a remote repository.git pull
: Pulls changes from a remote repository.git branch
: Manages branches.git checkout
: Switches branches.
4. Getting Started:
- Opening Git Bash:
- After installation, you can open Git Bash from the Windows Start menu.
- You can also right-click on a folder and select "Git Bash Here" to open Git Bash in that folder.
- Configuration:
- It's a good practice to configure your Git username and email:
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"
- It's a good practice to configure your Git username and email:
5. Key Advantages:
- Unix-like Environment:
- Provides a familiar command-line experience for developers who work with Unix-based systems.
- Git Convenience:
- Streamlines Git workflows by providing a dedicated environment for Git commands.
- Versatility:
- Allows you to use other command-line tools and utilities that are common in Unix environments.
Tips:
- Practice basic Bash commands to become comfortable with the command-line interface.
- Refer to the Git documentation for detailed information on Git commands.
- Use online resources and tutorials to learn more about Git Bash and Git.
- Navigation:
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