Getting your tools ready – downloading and installing Git

Starting your journey with Git and GitHub is like setting up your workspace before starting on a creative project. The first step is to ensure you have the right tools in place. Here’s how you get started:

1. Navigate to the Git website at https://git-scm.com/.
2. Click on the Download button and the website will automatically suggest the right version for your operating system—be it Windows, Mac, or Linux:

Figure 2.16 – Downloading Git

3. Once the download is complete, open the installer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. It’s usually safe to go with the default settings if you’re new to Git:

Figure 2.17 – Installing Git locally

Now that you’ve got Git installed, it’s time to introduce yourself to it. Git needs to know who you are so that it can attach your name and email address to...