WECEGitIntro

WECE Hacks Git Intro Repo

Installation Guide for Git, Visual Studio Code, and GitHub Desktop

1. Installing Git

Windows:

1. Download Git:

   • Visit the Git for Windows page and click on "Download" to obtain the latest version.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Locate the downloaded installer file (e.g., Git-2.47.0-64-bit.exe) and double-click to run it.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions, selecting the desired options. It's recommended to use the default settings unless you have specific requirements.

3. Verify Installation:

   • Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell.
   • Type git --version and press Enter.
   • You should see the version of Git displayed.

macOS:

1. Download Git:

   • Go to the Git Downloads page and select the macOS option.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Open the downloaded installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

3. Verify Installation:

   • Open Terminal.
   • Type git --version and press Enter.
   • The Git version should be displayed.

Common Issues & Solutions:

• Issue: 'git' is not recognized as an internal or external command.
  • Solution: Ensure that Git is installed and that the installation path is correctly configured in your system's environment variables.

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2. Installing Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Windows:

1. Download VS Code:

   • Visit the Visual Studio Code Download page and click on the Windows download button.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Locate the downloaded VSCodeSetup.exe file and double-click to run it.
   • Follow the setup prompts, agreeing to the license terms and selecting the desired installation location.

3. Launch VS Code:

   • After installation, open VS Code.
   • You can pin it to your taskbar for easy access.

macOS:

1. Download VS Code:

   • Go to the Visual Studio Code Download page and select the macOS option.

2. Install VS Code:

   • Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag the VS Code icon into your Applications folder.

3. Launch VS Code:

   • Open your Applications folder and start VS Code.

Common Issues & Solutions:

• Issue: VS Code installation hangs or fails.
  • Solution: Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for VS Code.

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3. Installing GitHub Desktop

Windows:

1. Download GitHub Desktop:

   • Visit the GitHub Desktop Download page and click "Download for Windows."

2. Run the Installer:

   • Locate the downloaded GitHubDesktopSetup.exe file and double-click to run it.
   • Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

3. Set Up GitHub Desktop:

   • Open GitHub Desktop.
   • Sign in with your GitHub account.
   • Configure your preferences, such as your default text editor (e.g., VS Code).

macOS:

1. Download GitHub Desktop:
   • Go to the [GitHub Desktop Download](https:/