Git, Github CLI, and aliases

Starting with Git

1. Download Git

Go to the official Git website: git-scm.com.
Click on the Download for Windows button.
Once the download is complete, open the installer.

2. Install Git

Run the Installer: Double-click the downloaded .exe file to start the installation.
Follow the Setup Wizard: Accept the default settings or customize them according to your preferences.
Complete Installation: Wait for the installation to finish and click Finish.

3. Verify Installation

Open Command Prompt (press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter).
Type:
```
  git --version
```
If Git is installed, you will see the version number.

4. Configure Git

Open Command Prompt or Git Bash (installed with Git).

Set your name:

  git config --global user.name "Your Name"

Set your email:

  git config --global user.email "youremail@example.com"

Verify the configuration:
```
  git config --list
```

Now Let’s Set Up GitHub CLI

1. Install GitHub CLI

Go to the GitHub CLI website.
Download the installer for your operating system.
Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Verify Installation

Open your terminal (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Git Bash) and run:
```
  gh --version
```
You should see the installed version of GitHub CLI.

3. Authenticate with GitHub

Run the authentication command:
```
  gh auth login
```
- You will be prompted to log in via the browser.
- Follow the instructions to complete the authentication process.

Now Understand Why I Asked You to Set Up GitHub CLI

Process of Creating a Repository and Pushing Without Using GitHub CLI

Manually Create a Repository:
- Log in to your GitHub account.
- Click on the New button to create a new repository.
- Fill in the repository name, description, and other details.
- Click Create Repository.

Push to GitHub:

Initialize a local repository:
```
  git init
```

Add and commit your files:

  git add .
  git commit -m "Initial commit"

Link your repository:

  git remote add origin <repository-URL>

Push your code:
```
  git push -u origin main
```

Process of Creating a Repository and Pushing With GitHub CLI

gh repo create

this command will start creating a new GitHub repo and ask you all the questions to set it up

Now Let’s Set Up an Alias

What Is Alias?

An alias is a shortcut for a command or a series of commands. It simplifies repetitive tasks by allowing you to use a shorter or more intuitive command.

How It Makes Life Easy

Using aliases:

Saves time by reducing typing effort.
Reduces the chances of errors by standardizing commonly used commands.
Helps in creating custom workflows.

How to set up aliases?

watch this YouTube video to learn how to set an alias - better with a yt video, trust me

https://youtu.be/DuV7Erpr6yw?si=qC1i0kMCoOky04hh

These are some aliases you can set up to make your work faster

function gam { git add .; git commit -m $args }
function gp { git push }
function yd { yarn dev }
function yi { yarn install }