Module 4

4.2 : Git & Github

Installing Git & Setting Up GitHub 

Create a GitHub Account 

Go to https://github.com and sign up.

• Use a professional username (ideally your real name or dev alias).

• Set a strong password.

• Confirm your email.

• Set your profile information — this is your developer identity!

Download & Install Git 

You need Git installed locally to use it from your computer.

• Download Git from: https://git-scm.com/downloads

• Run the installer.

• During installation, choose:

  • Default Editor: Choose Notepad or VS Code.

  • Adjust PATH Environment: Select "Git from the command line and also from 3rd-party software".

  • Other settings can stay default.

Set Up Git for First Use 

After installation, open Git Bash (recommended), or you can use Command Prompt (CMD) or PowerShell if you prefer.

• Configure your name and email (this links your commits to you):

git config --global user.name "Your Full Name"

git config --global user.email "your@email.com"

• To verify your setup: 

git --version

git config --global --list

Recommended Terminal - Use Git Bash 

Git Bash is the best terminal for beginners.

It gives you the same commands and environment developers use globally.

You can also use:

• Command Prompt (CMD) (works fine for Windows users).

• PowerShell (works too, but Git Bash is preferred for consistency).