REST APIs with Flask and Python - Installing Git on Mac and Windows

The video tutorial introduces Git, focusing on downloading and installing it on both Mac and Windows. It emphasizes starting with the terminal to understand Git's functionality. For Mac users, the process is straightforward, while Windows users are guided through downloading Git for Windows, which includes a terminal for running Git commands. The tutorial provides detailed installation steps, recommending using Git Bash over the Windows Command Prompt for better functionality. The video concludes by assuring viewers that commands work similarly across platforms.

What is the recommended way to start learning Git according to the video?

• Reading a book

• Attending a workshop

• Using the terminal

• Using a graphical interface

Where can Windows users download Git from?

• Git for Windows GitHub IO

• Git SCM

• GitHub

• Windows Store

During the Git installation on Windows, which option is recommended for running Git?

• Use Git from the Windows Command Prompt

• Use Git from PowerShell

• Use Git from Visual Studio

• Use Git from Git only

What should you do after completing the Git installation on Windows?

• Install additional plugins

• Open the Windows Command Prompt

• Restart your computer

• Uncheck view release notes and check launch Git Bash

Why is Git Bash preferred over the Windows Command Prompt for Git operations?

• It is easier to install

• It is faster

• It supports more commands

• It has a better user interface