Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp - Installation and Setup

This video tutorial covers the essential steps for setting up a development environment with Git and GitHub. It begins with verifying and installing Git, followed by creating a GitHub account. The tutorial recommends using VS Code as a code editor and guides viewers through setting up a project folder. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding Git commands, which remain consistent across different operating systems.

What command can you use to check if Git is installed on your system?

• git check

• git verify

• git version

• git status

What is Git Bash?

• A web-based Git interface

• A command-line interface for Git

• A tool for Git version control

• A GitHub feature for project management

What is the first step to start using GitHub?

• Install GitHub CLI

• Create an account on GitHub

• Download GitHub software

• Join a GitHub organization

Why is it important to remember your GitHub username, email, and name?

• They are required for Git installation

• They are needed for GitHub account recovery

• They are essential for Git configuration

• They are used for logging into GitHub

Which code editor is strongly recommended for this tutorial?

• Notepad++

• VS Code

• Sublime Text

• Atom

What is the purpose of creating a 'splitmate' folder in the project setup?

• To store Git installation files

• To organize project files and practice Git commands

• To backup system files

• To save GitHub account details

What file is recommended to create first in the 'splitmate' folder?

• index.html

• main.py

• app.js

• readme.md