Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Setting Up Git and GitHub (Optional)

This video tutorial covers the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control. It explains the importance of Git for web developers, provides installation instructions for different operating systems, and guides viewers through setting up a local repository, committing changes, and pushing them to a remote repository like GitHub. The tutorial also includes steps for configuring Git for first-time use and creating a README file.

What is Git and why is it important for web developers?

Describe the process of initializing a Git repository.

What command is used to add files to the staging area in Git?

How can you check the status of your Git repository?

What is the significance of the 'git commit' command?

What steps are involved in pushing code to a remote repository like GitHub?

What is the difference between a public and a private repository on GitHub?

Explain the purpose of a .gitignore file.

How do you create an SSH key for GitHub, and why is it necessary?

Describe how to create a README file and its importance in a repository.