If you're just getting started with Git and GitHub, here's a simple, clear guide to walk you through setting up your repository and pushing your changes for the first time!

🛠️ Initialize a Git Repository 

git init

🗂️ This creates a new Git repository in your current folder.

Example: initializing in a folder named 24MCR080.

📄 Add a File to the Staging Area 

git add 24MCR080-NOTEPAD.txt

📌 Stages 24MCR080-NOTEPAD.txt so it's ready to be committed.

✅ Commit the File 

git commit -m "Added Personal Details"

📝 Creates a snapshot of your project with a commit message.

🔍 Check Git Status 

git status

👀 View which files are staged, modified, or untracked.

📜 View Commit Log 

git log

📚 Shows the history of your commits.

🌐 Add a Remote GitHub Repository 

git remote add origin https://github.com/rajaramnivas/24MCR080.git

🔗 Links your local repository to a GitHub remote.

🌿 Check Current Branch 

git branch

🧾 Displays your current branch, typically master by default.

🪄 Rename master to main (Optional but Recommended) 

git branch -M main

🎯 Renames the current branch to main for consistency with modern standards.

☁️ Push Code to GitHub (First Time) 

git push -u origin main

📤 Pushes the main branch to GitHub and sets it as the default upstream branch.

🖼️ Visuals for Reference

Here are some screenshots that help illustrate the steps:

Git Init & Add

Git Commit

Git Push

🔁 Modifying or Adding New Files

When you update existing files or add new ones, repeat the following:

git add .
git commit -m "Your updated message"
git push origin main

📌 This ensures all changes are tracked and synced with your GitHub repo.

🎯 Conclusion

And that’s it! You’ve successfully:

  • Initialized a Git repo
  • Committed your work
  • Connected to GitHub
  • Pushed your project to the cloud! ☁️