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7/18/2026

Git and GitHub repository setup commands explained (part 1)
Original: Github repos - the magic commands explained pt.1
Short summary
A beginner-friendly explanation of basic Git and GitHub repository setup commands including git init, git add, git commit, git branch -M main, git remote add, and git push. The post covers the difference between local and remote repositories and walks through creating a new repo from the command line. It is part one of a series. No AI-related content.
- •Explains local vs remote repositories and why version control matters
- •Walks through git init, add, commit, branch -M main, remote add, and push step by step
- •Entry-level tutorial with no AI relevance
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