Getting Started with Git from Scratch: From Cloning a Repository to Committing Code

This article introduces the core knowledge of Git, a distributed version control system. Git is used to manage code changes, supporting multi - person collaboration and version rollback. To install Git, download the corresponding system version (Windows/macOS/Linux) from the official website and verify it using the command `git --version`. Configure the identity by using `git config --global` to set the name and email. Before cloning a remote repository, copy its URL and execute `git clone` to get it on the local machine. A Git repository is divided into the working area (for editing), the staging area (for pending commits), and the local repository (for versions). The workflow is: make modifications → `git add` to stage → `git commit` to commit → `git push` to push. Common commands include `status` to check the status, `log` to view the history, and `pull` to fetch. The core process is: clone → modify → stage → commit → push. With more practice, you can master it.