7.5.1. Git Installation and Setup

Try these first

1. 1.

   Where can you download Git?

   Hint

   Think of the official site for software.

2. 2.

   What command verifies the installation of Git?

   Hint

   This command shows the version information.

3. 3.

   Where can Git be downloaded from?

   • git.com
   • git-scm.com
   • github.com

   Hint

   It's the site specifically dedicated to Git.

4. 4.

   True or False: You need to configure Git after you install it.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about your identity in changes you make.

5. 5.

   You are tasked to set up Git on a new development machine and configure it for two different projects. Describe the steps you would take.

   Hint

   Think about installation and configuration.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of not setting your user name and email in Git. What issues might arise during collaboration?

   Hint

   Consider how version control relies on clear authorship for collaboration.