Setting Up Git - Developer Guide

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# Setting Up Git

## Installing Git

Depending on your platform, use the following to install Git:

Linux

  See git: Version control system for the installation command on your Linux distribution.

Windows (WSL)

  We strongly recommend to install the package using the Linux distribution’s package manager. Native Windows installations of Git may also work, but there are possible pitfalls.

macOS

  Install the Xcode Command Line Tools.

Some further resources for installation help are:

- Section 1.5 of the Git book

- The Git homepage for the most recent information

- Git install help page on GitHub

## Configuring Git

Assuming your name `alice` and email address `alice@wonderland.com`,

    $ git config --global user.name "Alice Adventure"
    $ git config --global user.email alice@wonderland.com

This will write the settings into your Git configuration file `~/.gitconfig` with your name and email:

    [user]
        name = Alice Adventure
        email = alice@wonderland.com

Of course, replace `Alice Adventure` and `alice@wonderland.com` with your actual name and email address.

This is the basic Git configuration for now. For further tips on configuring Git, see Configuration tips.