Version Control Training

Version Control Training

https://github.com/Training-Dummy/git-training
Slides by Jason Wang

Hands-on practice repository for learning Git and collaboration through pull requests.

1. Clone this repo on your local machine

   git clone https://github.com/Training-Dummy/git-training.git

2. Create a new branch with your first and last name

   git checkout -b <first name>_<last name>

   • For example:

     git checkout -b first_last

3. Create a new text file named [current semester]/[last name]/[first name].txt

   • In the text file, write your name, email, and GitHub.com username
   • Example:
     2024FALL/last/first.txt

4. Commit your changes

   git add .
   git commit -m "a useful message"

5. Push your changes to GitHub

   git push origin <branch name>

   • For example:

     git push origin first_last

   • Or simply:

     git push

6. Submit a pull request

   • Navigate to GitHub and under the “Pull requests” tab, select your branch to merge into main.

7. Add 2 of your neighbors as reviewers.

8. Wait for a review. Review your neighbor’s pull request.

9. Upon approval, Squash and Merge changes.

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Gitkraken Git GUI

GitKraken

https://www.gitkraken.com/
GitKraken is a graphical user interface (GUI) tool for managing Git repositories. It is designed to simplify the process of version control and collaboration for developers

Install GitKraken Desktop

• Install GitKraken Desktop

Set up GitKraken

Connect your repo to better visualize and work with your code

• Click Clone a Repo (CTRL + N) and copy and paste repo URL https://github.com/Training-Dummy/git-training.git
  • Specify directory/path to save the folder

• Create a branch
  • Click the Branch icon and type your_name in the input box

• Create a folder with LAST_NAME and inside that folder create a text file FIRST_NAME.txt

• Commit changes

• Push to GitHub

• Create a Pull Request