Git is a version control system that allows developers to collaboratively work on code projects. It is widely used in the software development industry. This guide will walk you through the steps to install Git on Windows.
The first step to installing Git on Windows is to download it from the official website. Click the download button to download the latest version of Git for Windows.
Once you have downloaded the Git installer, run it by double-clicking on the downloaded file. This will open the Git setup wizard.
In the Git setup wizard, you will be prompted to choose some installation options. You can leave the default options selected.
Next, you will be asked to choose a destination folder for Git. You can leave the default folder or choose a custom location.
During the installation process, you will be asked if you want to adjust your system's PATH environment variable. It is recommended that you select the option "Use Git and optional Unix tools from the command prompt" to add Git to your system's PATH.
Finally, click the install button to start the installation process. The installer will install Git on your system.
Once the installation is complete, open the command prompt and type git --version
to verify that Git has been installed correctly. If Git is installed correctly, you should see the version number printed in the command prompt.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Git on your Windows system. Now you can start using Git to manage your code projects.