Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Configuring the Git Author Name and Email

The video tutorial explains the importance of commit information in Git, including author name and email, and how to set these using the 'git config' command. It emphasizes the practice of matching Git settings with GitHub account details. The tutorial guides viewers through setting global configurations for username and email, verifying these settings, and preparing for the first commit.

Why is it important for Git to store author information in each commit?

• To ensure the commit is valid

• To track changes and maintain history

• To prevent unauthorized access

• To improve commit performance

What command is used to set the author name and email in Git?

• git status

• git init

• git commit

• git config

What is the benefit of setting your Git username and email to match your GitHub account?

• It improves commit speed

• It allows for anonymous commits

• It ensures consistency across platforms

• It increases security

Which option should be used with git config to set the username and email globally?

• --system

• --default

• --global

• --local

What should you do after setting your username and email to verify the changes?

• Reinstall Git

• Create a new repository

• Restart Git

• Use git config --list