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Instructions to Install Git and Setup GitHub

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Instructions on How to Install Git

Linux/Ubuntu

  • Open Terminal
  • Run the command sudo apt-get update
  • Run the command sudo apt-get install git or sudo apt-get install git-core
  • Run git --version to check the version of git installed and verify installation

Windows

  • Right-Click on My Computer/This PC and Click on Properties
  • Check the architecture of your operating system (32 bit or 64 bit)
  • Visit Git SCM Windows and download Git for Windows Setup file (your download might automatically start) for your version of opearting system
  • Double-Click the Setup file (.exe) and proceed with the installation
  • Use all default settings/options while proceeding and do not change any settings
  • Do not install any existing software if prompted (Eg: Visual Studio Code)
  • Open Command Prompt
  • Run git --version to check the version of git installed and verify installation

Mac OS

  • Visit Git SCM Mac and download Git for Mac Setup file (your download might automatically start). You should receive a file with .dmg or .pkg extension
  • Double-Click the Installer file (.dmg) and proceed with the installation
  • Use all default settings/options while proceeding and do not change any settings
  • Do not install any existing software if prompted (Eg: Visual Studio Code)
  • Open Terminal
  • Run git --version to check the version of git installed and verify installation

Instructions for GitHub

  • Visit GitHub
  • Click on Sign Up and fill in relevant details
  • Note: Pick a username that represents you or that sounds professional. Remember that this is permanent and it is not recommended to change this
  • Be sure to remember your email that you have used, your username and password

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Instructions to Install Git and Setup GitHub

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