Step-by-Step Guide for HOL-Assignment Git Practice

Preparation: Git Hosting Platform Account: Create an account on GitHub or another platform, if you haven't already.

Install Git: Ensure Git is installed on your local machine. Download from https://git-scm.com/downloads.'

Step 1: Initialize Repository and Basic Setup

New Repository: On your platform, create a new repository named "HOL-Assignment".

Clone Repository: Open a terminal and clone the repository to your local machine using the provided URL.

git clone <repository_url>

Configure Git: Run these commands to configure your name and email:

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"

Step 2: Branching and Committing Changes Feature Branch: Create a new branch called "feature/new-feature" based on "main": Bash git checkout -b feature/new-feature Use code with caution. Create and Add File: Create "feature.txt" with some content (e.g., "This is a new feature"). Stage Changes: Stage the file for the next commit: Bash git add feature.txt Use code with caution. Commit Changes: Commit with a descriptive message: Bash git commit -m "Added new feature file (feature.txt)" Use code with caution. Push Branch: Push your changes to the remote repository: Bash git push origin feature/new-feature Use code with caution. Step 3: Pull Request and Merge Create Pull Request: On your platform, create a pull request to merge "feature/new-feature" into "main". Review and Merge: Review your own pull request, address any comments, and merge when ready. Step 4: Collaboration Invite Collaborator: Share the repository link to invite your classmate/colleague. Collaborator Setup: Ask them to clone the repository and create a dedicated branch (e.g., "collab/my-contribution"). Assign Task: Give your collaborator a task (e.g., adding a new file). Review and Merge Pull Request: Review their pull request and merge it into "main" after approval. Step 5: Documentation and Submission Create README.md: Create a file named "README.md" in the root directory. Document Project: In the README, write a short project description, purpose, and getting-started instructions. Collaboration Guidelines: Include information for collaborators on contributing and reporting issues. Submit URL: Submit the URL of your Git repository containing all completed tasks.