How to Install Git

Installing Git is straightforward, and the process varies slightly depending on your operating system. Here’s how to install Git on **Windows**, **macOS**, and **Linux**:\n\n—\n\n### **1. Install Git on Windows**\n#### **Option 1: Install Git via Official Installer**\n1. **Download Git** from the official website: \n → [https://git-scm.com/download/win](https://git-scm.com/download/win)\n2. **Run the installer** (`Git-x.x.x-64-bit.exe`).\n3. Follow the setup wizard (default options are fine for most users).\n4. **Verify installation** by opening **Command Prompt** (`cmd`) and running:\n “`sh\n git –version\n “`\n\n#### **Option 2: Install Git via Winget (Windows Package Manager)**\nRun in **PowerShell** or **Command Prompt**:\n“`sh\nwinget install –id Git.Git -e –source winget\n“`\n\n—\n\n### **2. Install Git on macOS**\n#### **Option 1: Install Git via Homebrew (Recommended)**\n1. Open **Terminal**.\n2. Install **Homebrew** (if not already installed):\n “`sh\n /bin/bash -c “$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)”\n “`\n3. Install Git:\n “`sh\n brew install git\n “`\n4. Verify:\n “`sh\n git –version\n “`\n\n#### **Option 2: Install Git via Xcode Command Line Tools**\nRun in **Terminal**:\n“`sh\nxcode-select –install\n“`\nThis will install Git along with other developer tools.\n\n—\n\n### **3. Install Git on Linux**\n#### **Debian/Ubuntu (apt)**\n“`sh\nsudo apt update && sudo apt install git -y\n“`\n\n#### **Fedora (dnf)**\n“`sh\nsudo dnf install git -y\n“`\n\n#### **Arch Linux (pacman)**\n“`sh\nsudo pacman -S git\n“`\n\n#### **Verify Installation**\n“`sh\ngit –version\n“`\n\n—\n\n### **Post-Installation Setup (Recommended)**\nAfter installing Git, configure your username and email (required for commits):\n“`sh\ngit config –global user.name “Your Name”\ngit config –global user.email “[email protected]”\n“`\nCheck your settings:\n“`sh\ngit config –list\n“`\n\n—\n\n### **Next Steps**\n- Learn basic Git commands (`git clone`, `git add`, `git commit`, `git push`).\n- Use a GUI tool like **GitHub Desktop**, **Sourcetree**, or **VS Code Git integration**.\n\nLet me know if you need help with any step! 🚀