Hacking Git and GitHub

using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Here's an explanation of each section:

1. Introduction to Git: Git is introduced as a version control system that facilitates tracking files and collaborative coding. It's highlighted as free and open-source, with a download link provided.

2. Initializing Git Repository: Explains the process of initializing a directory as a Git repository using git init.

3. Checking Status: Demonstrates using git status to check the status of files in the repository, indicating whether they are tracked or untracked.

4. Staging Files: Describes using git add to stage files for commit, including an option to add all untracked files at once.

5. Committing Files: Details the process of committing changes with git commit, emphasizing the importance of providing a meaningful commit message.

6. Creating a GitHub Repository: Guides on creating a GitHub repository after committing changes locally, including a brief overview of setting up a repository on GitHub.

7. Public Vs. Private Repository: Discusses the difference between public and private repositories on GitHub, with a note on pricing for private repositories.

8. Pushing changes to GitHub repository: Shows how to push local changes to a remote GitHub repository using git push, including a note on the default master branch.

9. Accessing GitHub Repository: Illustrates accessing data pushed to the GitHub repository via the GitHub interface.

10. Editing Files, Staging, Committing, and Pushing: Guides through editing files, staging changes, committing, and pushing to GitHub, emphasizing efficiency by combining staging and committing in one command.

11. Commit History: Demonstrates viewing commit history using git log.

Each section provides step-by-step instructions for various Git and GitHub operations, gradually building understanding and proficiency in version control and collaboration.