Getting Started with Git and GitHub

If you write code, you need version control. Here's everything you need to get productive with Git and GitHub today.

#Initializing a Repository

git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"

#Connecting to GitHub

git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git
git push -u origin main

#The Daily Workflow

git status
git add .
git commit -m "Describe your change"
git push

#Branching

git checkout -b feature/new-thing
# ...make changes...
git push -u origin feature/new-thing

Then open a Pull Request on GitHub to merge your branch back into main.

#A Few Habits Worth Building

• Commit small, logical changes with clear messages.
• Pull before you push to avoid conflicts.
• Never commit secrets or .env files — use .gitignore.

Git has a learning curve, but these commands will cover 90% of your daily work.