How to install git? A Simple Guide

How to Install Git: Step-by-Step Guide

1. For Windows:

Visit the Git website and download the Git installer for Windows.

Run the installer, follow the prompts, and customize settings (e.g., editor, PATH environment).

Verify installation: open Command Prompt or Git Bash and type git --version.


2. For macOS:

Install via Homebrew:

brew install git

Or, download the Git installer from the official website.

Verify using:

git --version


3. For Linux:

Use the package manager:

Debian/Ubuntu:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git

Fedora:

sudo dnf install git


Confirm installation:

git --version


Post-Installation:

Configure Git:

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git confi
g --global user.email "your.email@example.com"
 
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