2. Setting up Git

Conclusion and next steps

Now that we have configured Git credentials and other important settings, we can finally get to the fun part: creating a new repository and pushing our first changes to it. But first...

Quiz time!

Quiz yourself

1/7: What is the main purpose of the terminal in the context of using Git?

2/7: What can you typically do in a terminal?

3/7: What is the purpose of the git config command?

4/7: What does the --global option do when used with git config?

5/7: Why is it important to configure your name and email in Git?

6/7: What issue causes the difference in line endings between different operating systems?

7/7: What was the traditional default branch name in Git?

Awesome job! You've completed the second chapter of the course. Now you're ready to create your first repository and start pushing changes to it. Let's go!

Next step

This is a web demo of GitByBit, the one-of-a-kind course that's integrated into the VS Code editor. Learning directly in VS Code lets you practice Git exactly as you would in real life, doing real work and writing real code.

In addition, the course connects to your actual terminal, so it can point out mistakes and suggest workarounds when you need them.

The course is FREE, with no ads or other bullshit. Optional premium add-ons are available if you'd like to support my work (regrettably, I have to eat every day), but that's entirely up to you.

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