Practicing Git
Ready to learn about version control through git? You can
follow along here.
About Version Control
Version control is a system that records changes to a file or set of files over time so that you can recall specific versions later.
Clone a Repository
If you want to get a copy of an existing Git repository - for example, a project you'd like to contribute to - the command you need is git clone.
$ git clone [URL]
The previous example uses the https:// protocol, but you may also see git:// or user@server:path/to/repo.git, which uses the SSH transfer protocol.
"Adding", "committing" and "pushing" changes...
... you just said three things that all mean the same thing.
You need to fork when...
... you're out of spoons.
More about open source
Free, open source software is software that is
shared freely and available to build upon. It is a
great way to apply your skills to many projects
and social causes. You can participate by writing or
reviewing code, answering users' questions,
translating the interface to another language, making
video tutorials to help new users, and myriad other
ways. Open source software is often produced by lots
of people collaborating across countries and continents, and
this event specially welcomes people to that style
of collaboration.
Open source participation is one way to gain
collaboration skills and make connections that will last
you through your career. Volunteer staff will include
professionals and academics who use open source
daily.
