In this module, you will get hands-on experience working with Git and its advanced concepts.

DevOps for Developers

Git is one of the most widely used version control tools, and is something that every developer should become comfortable with. In this module, you will get hands-on experience working with Git so that when it comes time to use it, you’ll be ready.

You’ll start by learning some of the more fundamental concepts such as initializing a Git repository, adding files to a repository, and how to commit changes. You’ll also learn how to clone a repository, and how to create branching.

You’ll then make your way to some more advanced concepts like Git stash, cherry-picking, working with multiple repositories, pushing code, and a lot more.

By the end of this module, you will have a proficient and working knowledge of Git which will serve you well throughout your career.

Git and GitHub

# The `git status` command

As is often the case, `git status` is your friend when retrieving a repository’s status:

```Shell
1	git status
```

Remember this command! A quick `git status` has gotten me out of many sticky situations with Git by telling me what was going on and what to do next.

Here, it’s telling you where the `HEAD` is pointing at (the non-existent master branch) and that there is *nothing to commit*.

## Status after creating a new file

Create a file and check the status again:

```Shell
2	touch mycode.py
3	git status
```

Learn how to retrieve a repository's status.

Retrieving a Repository's Status

The git status command

The `git status` command