Git & GitHub
/Beginner
Installing Git
Definition
The process of downloading and setting up the Git executable on your local operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
Explain Like I'm New
Before you can use Git commands in your terminal, you have to download the program. Mac usually comes with it installed, but Windows users need to download 'Git for Windows' (which also includes a really nice terminal called Git Bash).
Real World Example
Opening your terminal and typing `git --version` to see if it is installed, and what version you are running.
Common Use Cases
- •Setting up a new developer machine
Terminal Output
bash / terminal
# Check if git is installed
$ git --version
# Expected output: git version 2.40.1
# If you are on Mac and it says 'command not found',
# you can install it using Homebrew:
$ brew install git
# On Ubuntu/Debian Linux:
$ sudo apt-get install git
Interview Questions
basic
- What command checks if Git is installed?
intermediate
- What is Git Bash?