1. Introduction: Using and Installing Git

Question 1

What are the different ways to use Git?

Answer 1

1. Command Line
2. GUIs
3. Code Editors/IDEs

Question 2

Why is command line preferred over GUI for Git?

Answer 2

• Command Line is fast and reliable
• Sometimes GUI might not be available on remote computers
• Command Line has all the features while GUI may be missing some

Question 3

What are the examples of Git GUI?

Answer 3

Git Kraken

SourceTree

Question 4

How is Git added to Code editors/IDEs?

Answer 4

IDEs and Editors have Git extensions that allow to use version control

Question 5

What do we use for Git command line interface?

Answer 5

Git Bash

Question 6

Why is Git Bash preferred over Windows command line?

Answer 6

Because Git Bash emulates Unix/Linux environment and commands