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The Essentials of Code Version Control with Git and GitHub
Learn the essentials to manage Git and GitHub and gain full control of your code’s versions.
Introduction
Have you ever wished you could revert to a previous version of your code…I mean, without hitting Ctrl+Z one hundred times?
You know, that version was working so well, but I just wanted to add this nice little extra feature that broke everything. Ring any bells?
I know it does for me. Haha. And the good news is that we can make that happen. We can “travel through time” to other versions of our code.
Version control is like a time machine for your code. It tracks every modification to your files, allowing you to revert to specific versions, compare changes over time, and collaborate more effectively.
Git and GitHub are the dynamic duo of version control.
- Git is the system that tracks changes. I like to call it the “language” we use on the
bashterminal. - GitHub is a platform that provides a central location to host your Git repositories and collaborate with others. That’s the website.
Using Git and GitHub brings benefits like:
- For Individuals: Track your projects, experiment without fear of breaking the code…
