Installing Git
Git is the version control system nearly every professional C# team uses. You'll need it for the Project Workflow module and for deployment later.
What is Version Control?
Version control tracks changes to your code over time. It lets you go back to previous versions, work with teams, and experiment safely.
Step 1 — Download Git
Go to git-scm.com and download the installer for your OS.
Step 2 — Install with default options
The defaults are fine for beginners. Keep "Git from the command line and
also from 3rd-party software" selected, and leave the default branch name
as main.
Step 3 — Configure your identity
Open a terminal (or Git Bash) and run:
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "you@example.com"
Step 4 — Verify
git --version
You should see a version number printed. You're ready to start coding.
Key Takeaway
Git is the industry standard for version control. Set it up once and you're ready for all your C# projects.