How to install Git on ubuntu server.

To install the latest version of Git on Ubuntu, follow below steps

Git is a DevOps tool used for source code management. Linus Torvalds created Git in 2005 for the development of the Linux kernel. It is a free and open-source version control system used to handle small to very large projects efficiently. Git is used to tracking changes in the source code, enabling multiple developers to work together for development purpose.

Update the Package List

First, update the package list to ensure you have the latest information:

sudo apt update

Install Prerequisites

Install the required dependencies for adding a new repository.

sudo apt install software-properties-common

Add the Git Core PPA (Personal Package Archive)

Add the PPA that contains the latest Git version:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:git-core/ppa

Press Enter when prompted to add the PPA.

Install Git

Install the latest version of Git.

sudo apt install git

Verify the Installation

Check the installed Git version to ensure it's the latest.

git --version

This command should display the latest version of Git installed on your system.

Configure Git

If this is your first time using Git, you may want to configure your username and email.

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

This configuration will apply to all repositories on your system.

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