Git Tutorial #1: Git Basics — Your First Repository

Every developer uses Git. It does not matter if you write Python, JavaScript, Rust, or Kotlin. Git tracks your code changes, lets you go back to any previous version, and helps you work with other developers. In this tutorial, you will install Git, create your first repository, and make your first commit. By the end, you will understand how Git tracks changes. What Is Git? Git is a version control system. It saves snapshots of your project over time. Each snapshot is called a commit. ...

June 11, 2026 · 9 min