Version Control Commands

A reference guide for Git commands including initializing repos, committing, and pushing changes.

Eliy Yang Thu Feb 19 2026 18:00:00 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)

Version Control Commands

File and Directory Commands

• mkdir file_name - This creates a folder for your file/project.
• cd file_name - This allows you to enter into that folder.
• git init - This will initialize a new repository for that folder you're in.

Cloning a Repository

• git clone {URL to repository} - When cloning a repository you have to copy your HTTPS URL in github.

Adding and Committing files

• git add file_name - This adds any changes you made to one file.
• git add . - This adds any changes you made to your files.
• git commit -m "input a description of the changes" - This will commit your changes and the description helps you to know what has been done.
• git push - This will push your changes to your repository