Introduction to Git

Commands for Git

Learning Outcome

Topic Name-Recall(Slide3)

Earlier, we learned that:

• Version control tracks changes over time

• Git is the tool used to apply version control

Now, we will see how Git is used in practice through its core commands

Transition from Analogy to Technical Concept(Slide 5)

Each command handles a specific task, helping individuals and teams work in an organized and controlled manner

Git commands are instructions that tell Git how to manage, record & share changes made to a project during its development lifecycle

Start Git Tracking

What it does:

Creates a new Git repository in a folder

Industry usage:

Developers use it to bring projects under version control from day one

Example:

What it does:

Industry usage:

Example:

Copies an existing Git repository to your system

Common first step for new team members

This command tells Git to start tracking the current project folder

Get an Existing Project

What it does:

Industry usage:

Example:

Saves a snapshot of the current changes

Helps track progress & maintain change history

This creates a local copy of the project so you can work on it

Save a Version of Work

What it does:

Industry usage:

Example:

This updates your local project with the latest team changes

Get Team Updates

Fetches latest changes from the remote repository

Prevents working on outdated code

Updates local project with team changes

Work in Parallel

What it does:

Industry usage:

Example:

This creates a separate workspace for a new feature

Creates or manages separate lines of work

Allows multiple developers to work safely at the same time

Combine Work

What it does:

Industry usage:

Example:

This brings completed work back into the main project

Combines changes from different branches

Used before testing and release stages

This is a Git command map, Explore it freely

Summary

Which command helps bring team changes to your system ?

Which command helps bring team changes to your system ?