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This document provides a step-by-step guide on installing and configuring Git, creating a GitHub repository, and linking a local Git repository to GitHub. It includes instructions for setting up user identity, creating a .gitignore file, adding and committing files, and pushing code to GitHub. The guide emphasizes the importance of configuring Git for effective version control management.

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Git account and Project upload

This document provides a step-by-step guide on installing and configuring Git, creating a GitHub repository, and linking a local Git repository to GitHub. It includes instructions for setting up user identity, creating a .gitignore file, adding and committing files, and pushing code to GitHub. The guide emphasizes the importance of configuring Git for effective version control management.

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1.

Install Git:

 Windows:
o Download the Git for Windows installer from the official Git website (git-
scm.com).
o Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. You can generally
accept the default settings.

Git --version

2. Configure Your Identity:

 After installation, you need to configure your username and email address. Git uses
this information to identify your commits.
 Open your terminal or command prompt and run the following commands, replacing
the example values with your own:
o git config --global user.name "Your Name"
o git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
o The --global option sets these configurations for all Git repositories on your
system.

3. Checking Your Configurations:

o To view your current Git configurations, use the following command:


 git config --list
1. Create a GitHub Repository:

1. Click the "+" icon in the top right corner and select "New repository."
2. Give your repository a name (e.g., "my-django-project").
3. You can add a description if you like.
4. Choose whether to make the repository public or private.
5. Do not initialize the repository with a README, .gitignore, or license at this
stage. We'll handle these locally.
6. Click "Create repository."

2. Initialize a Git Repository Locally:

 Open your terminal or command prompt.


 Navigate to your Django project's root directory:

cd /path/to/your/django/project

 Initialize a Git repository:

git init

3. Create a .gitignore File:

 A .gitignore file specifies files and directories that Git should ignore. This is crucial
for excluding sensitive information and unnecessary files from your repository.
 Create a .gitignore file in your project's root directory:

touch .gitignore

 Open the .gitignore file in a text editor and add the following (or similar) content:

Code snippet

*.pyc
__pycache__/
db.sqlite3
/static
/media
.env
*.log
venv/
myproject/settings.py # If you have sensitive info directly in
settings.py. better to use .env

Adjust this list based on your project's specific needs. For example, if you're using a different
database or have custom log files, add them to .gitignore.
4. Add and Commit Your Files:

 Add all your project files to the staging area:

git add .

 Commit your changes with a descriptive message:

git commit -m "Initial commit of Django project"

5. Link the Local Repository to the Remote GitHub Repository:

 Copy the remote repository URL from your GitHub repository page. It will look
something like this:

https://github.com/your-username/my-django-project.git

 Add the remote repository as an origin:

git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/my-django-


project.git

6. Push Your Code to GitHub:

 Push your local commits to the remote repository:

git push -u origin master

If you're using a branch other than master (e.g., main), replace master with your branch
name. The -u flag sets the upstream branch, so you can simply use git push in the future.

7. Verify on GitHub:

 Go to your GitHub repository in your web browser.


 You should see your Django project files listed.

how to configure git on local machine

Configuring Git on your local machine is essential for effectively using version control.
Here's a breakdown of the key steps:

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