# Git

[Git](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/start-your-journey/about-github-and-git#about-git) is a version control system that intelligently tracks changes in files. Git is particularly useful when you and a group of people are all making changes to the same files at the same time.

You'll learn more about Git during your course. For now, let's make sure it's set up and ready to go on our machines!

[Windows Install Guide](https://git-scm.com/downloads/win)

macOS usually comes with Git pre-installed. To check if Git is installed, open your Terminal (you can find it via Spotlight Search or in the Utilities folder within Applications) and type:

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```
git --version
```

If Git is installed, you will see the version number. If not, follow the instructions [here](https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/install-git).

**Configuring Git**

* [Setting your username in Git](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/git-basics/setting-your-username-in-git)
* [Setting your commit email address](https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-personal-account-on-github/managing-email-preferences/setting-your-commit-email-address)

### Mini Challenge 🙌 <a href="#mini-challenge" id="mini-challenge"></a>

* [ ] Install and Configure Git
