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How to initialize git?

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Initializing Git is creating a new Git repository in the project folder.

Basic method (most common)

  1. Open the terminal
  2. Navigate to the project folder:
bash
cd path/to/project
  1. Run the command:
bash
git init

After this:

  • a hidden .git/ directory appears in the folder
  • the project becomes a Git repository
  • Git starts tracking file changes

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