Setting up a Git client program
The goals for this exercise are to
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Obtain and install any software that you might need for using
Git
What you need to do to prepare for this exercise:
- Watch any and all videos provided by your instructor about this topic
- Re-read any section(s) that are beneficial to you - this exercise draws on your previously acquired knowledge.
- Visual Studio for Windows has a built-in feature that allows you
to access GitHub (and git) directly from within Visual Studio.
- Visual Studio for Mac has a similar feature.
- JetBrains Rider Community Edition is free, has a similar
feature, and works great on Mac, Linux, AND Windows
- In addition, you might try downloading and installing
GitKraken on your home /
personal computer. It's a great, visual, git client with a
solid reputation
- .We won't be using GitKraken in this class (in part because
it's not installed on the school computers) but you're welcome
to try it out on your own if you'd like
- TODO:
GitKraken wants a license?
What you need to do for this exercise
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Install whatever software you need in order to make sure
that you're able to access GitHub.