Creating a local repository with Git CLI

Now that we have the Git binaries installed, let's take a step forward and create our first local Git repository.

Getting ready


Make sure that you have installed Git.

How to do it…

We will take a common path by starting a new pet project, where we will simply create a new local directory, add some files to it, and then realize, Ohh I am gonna need a version control system:

1. So, yes, quickly create your new project:

   $ mkdir mynewproject
   $ touch mynewproject /index.html
   $ touch mynewproject /main.js
   $ touch mynewproject/main.css
   

2. Add some sample content to these files by editing them:

   Now you need to create a Git repository for this project. Sure, Git covered you with the git init command.

3. Make sure you are in the project directory and then initialize a new repository, as follows:

   $ cd mynewproject
   $ git init
   

This will initialize a new empty repository under the project directory. A new hidden directory gets created with the name .git. This...