reading-notes

Reading 3

1. What is Version Control?

   A Version Control System (VCS) allows a user to go back and revisit previous versions of a file or a set of files by recording all the changes that have been made to said file/files. By using Version Control, a user can track modifications and the individuals who made the modifications, compare the changes made, and can revert a file or project to a previous version.

2. What is cloning in Git?

   Cloning in Git, allows a user to have copied versions of all files for a project. This command creates a directory called “test,” with an initialized .git directory inside it, containing copies of all versions of all files for the specified project. This command automatically retrieves and checks out a copy of the newest version of the project for editing.

• The Clone Command - $ git clone https://github.com/test

1. What is the command to track and stage files?

   • Track and stage a single file for committing - git add filename
   • Track and stage all files for committing - $ git add .

2. What is the command to take a snapshot of your changed files?

   • $ git commit -m “Example Commit”

3. What is the command to send your changed files to Github?

   • git push [remote-name][branch-name]