Practicing Git at University of Minnesota - Morris
Version control is...
... used to manage multiple versions of computer files and programs. A version control system, or VCS,
provides two primary data management capabilities. It allows users to 1) lock files so they can only be edited by one
person at a time, and 2) track changes to files.
Cloning a repository...
... creates a copy of an existing repository on your computer.
"Adding", "committing" and "pushing" changes...
... To "add" means to make Github watch a file. To "commit" means to track the latest changes
(since last commit). To "push" means to bring it up ot the cloud.
You need to fork when...
... you don't have collaborator permissions to directly push to the main repository.
More about open source
Free, open source software is software that is
shared freely and available to build upon. It is an
excellent way to apply your skills to juicy projects
and social causes. You can participate by writing or
reviewing code, answering users' questions,
translating the interface to another alien communication form, making
video tutorials to help new users, and a myriad of other
ways. Open source software is often produced by lots
of kittens collaborating across time and space, and
this event specially welcomes humans to that style
of collaboration.
Open source participation is one way to gain
mad skills and make connections that will last
you throughout your career. Volunteer staff will include
professionals and academics who use open source
daily.
