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Git Workflow

30-45 minIntermediate

Version control is essential for tracking changes and safe deployment.

Prerequisites

  • Git Installed
  • GitHub/Bitbucket/GitLab Account
Beginner Recommended

The Basics

Standard Flow.

1

Initializing

1
  1. Open Terminal in your project folder.
2
  1. Run git init (Creates hidden .git folder).
3
  1. Create .gitignore (Ignore node_modules, .env, etc.).
2

Saving Changes

1
  1. git status (See what changed).
2
  1. git add . (Stage all changes).
3
  1. git commit -m "Added SEO meta tags" (Save history).
3

Pushing to Cloud

1
  1. Create new Repo on GitHub/Bitbucket.
2
  1. git remote add origin https://github.com/user/repo.git.
3
  1. git push -u origin main.
4

Update: When you make future changes, just git add, git commit, git push.

Verification Checklist

  • Repo Activity