Version control with Git

Main reference:

https://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/

These slides:

https://slides.com/arnauqb/git

What is "version control"?

Git

Why git?

• Everyone is using it (GitHub)
• Nothing is lost (if done right)
  • Keeps track of every change
• Democratic (decentralised)
• Reliable

Even if you don't work on a team, git is extremely useful!

Requirements

• Linux / MacOS
  Terminal + git
• Windows
  Git bash shell
  or any other bash terminal

Generating an SSH key

Copy ssh PUBLIC key to GitHub

Submitting the coursework