Create New Repository - git init
Introduction
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git initis a command used to create and initialize a new Git repository in a folder. -
It creates a hidden
.gitfolder in your directory, where Git stores all its tracking information.-
This hidden
.gitfolder contains all the configuration and metadata for tracking changes (like HEAD, branches etc.).
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This hidden
- It marks the start of version control, allowing you to track changes, commit updates, and manage versions of your files.
- It turns a regular folder into a Git repository, ready for version control.
How to use git init ?
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Open the Git terminal (or command prompt) and navigate to the project folder:
cd path/to/our/folder
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Run the git init command:
git init
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Git will create a hidden
.gitfolder inside the project, indicating that it is now a Git repository.
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