Now it's time to get some hands-on experience, since Git is a crucial skill for every DevOps developer. In this task, you'll create your own repository on GitHub. As part of the process, you'll initialize Git in your project, create and edit a file, commit your changes, and push them to your remote repository on GitHub.

Once you've completed all the steps, you'll have a solid foundation in working with Git—even if you haven't mastered it earlier in the course.

Getting Started

Key Points:

Create a Remote Repository on GitHub:

Sign in to your GitHub account (or create one), go to "Your repositories", and click "New" to create a repository named my-git-project.
Check if Git is Installed Locally:

Open your terminal and run git --version to verify that Git is installed. If it's not installed, follow the installation guide provided in the blog.
Set Up a Project Folder and Initialize Git:

Create a folder named my-git-project, navigate to it in the terminal, and run git init to initialize a Git repository.
Create a File and Make Your First Commit:

Use echo "Hello, DevOps!" > README.md to create a file, then stage it with git add ., and commit it using git commit -m "Initial commit - added readme file".
Connect to GitHub and Push Changes:

Link your local repo to GitHub with git remote add origin <repository link>, then push your commit using git push -u origin main.

Common Issues & Solutions:

Issue	Solution
Authentication failed	Ensure you are logged into GitHub and using the correct credentials. Use SSH keys if needed.
Permission denied	Verify that you have write access to the repository.
Merge conflicts	Use `git status` to check conflicting files and resolve them manually.

Version control is essential for DevOps workflows, allowing teams to collaborate efficiently, track changes, and deploy software seamlessly. By mastering Git and GitHub, you have taken the first step toward automating and managing software development like a professional.

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Once you've completed all the steps, you'll have a solid foundation in working with Git—even if you haven't mastered it earlier in the course.

Getting Started

Key Points:

Create a Remote Repository on GitHub:

Sign in to your GitHub account (or create one), go to "Your repositories", and click "New" to create a repository named my-git-project.
Check if Git is Installed Locally:

Open your terminal and run git --version to verify that Git is installed. If it's not installed, follow the installation guide provided in the blog.
Set Up a Project Folder and Initialize Git:

Create a folder named my-git-project, navigate to it in the terminal, and run git init to initialize a Git repository.
Create a File and Make Your First Commit:

Use echo "Hello, DevOps!" > README.md to create a file, then stage it with git add ., and commit it using git commit -m "Initial commit - added readme file".
Connect to GitHub and Push Changes:

Link your local repo to GitHub with git remote add origin <repository link>, then push your commit using git push -u origin main.

Common Issues & Solutions:

Issue	Solution
Authentication failed	Ensure you are logged into GitHub and using the correct credentials. Use SSH keys if needed.
Permission denied	Verify that you have write access to the repository.
Merge conflicts	Use `git status` to check conflicting files and resolve them manually.

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Create and Manage a Git Repository

Getting Started

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Create and Manage a Git Repository

Getting Started

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Common Issues & Solutions: