An Introduction To Git

Vonage is participating in Hacktoberfest 2020 as a partner and invites users to immerse themselves in the festivities by checking out their page for details on planned activities. Git, a distributed version control system, allows developers to track changes across files in projects. Users can install Git using command-line tools or graphical user interfaces like GitHub Desktop and Git Kraken. Creating a local repository involves creating a new directory with a .git folder, adding files such as a README.md file, committing these changes, and branching out to create separate versions of the code. Branching allows different versions of the code to coexist, enabling control over changes and collaboration among multiple people. Users can host their repositories on GitHub, a remote hosting platform that controls version control and enables collaboration with others on projects. By following steps such as creating a repository, pushing branches, and creating pull requests, users can merge changes into primary branches and track progress in their Git journey. With Hacktoberfest approaching, participants are encouraged to put their Git learnings into practice by contributing to Vonage projects and sharing ideas through the community Slack workspace.