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The branch with the * is the current branch. + +<div class="fragment"> + +Checkout another branch +```bash +$ git checkout <branchName> +``` + +<div class="fragment"> + +You can switch to the `develop` branch with +```bash +$ git checkout develop +``` +If the local branch does not exist but the remote does, it is created automatically. + +<div class="fragment"> + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px"> + + + +# Create your own version + +Assume that you want to work on a file: + +<div class="fragment"> + +<font color="red">Create a new **branch**!</font> + +```bash +$ git checkout -b myBranch +``` +The `-b` flag creates the branch. Locally, you have your own version now: +<img src="slides/img/branch-create.png" class="branch-create" height="500em"/> + + + + +Push your version to your fork: +```bash +$ git push origin myBranch +``` + + +<div class="fragment"> + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px"> diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/cloneRepo.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/cloneRepo.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..dac03e4c --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/cloneRepo.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +# How do I start working on a repository? + +You have to `clone` it first: + +```bash +$ git clone git@github.com:LCSB-BioCore/basic-git-practice.git +``` + +If you did not configure your SSH key, clone using HTTPS: +```bash +$ git clone https://github.com/LCSB-BioCore/basic-git-practice.git +``` + +You will be prompted to enter your credentials. diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/configuration.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/configuration.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..39ca62da --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/configuration.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +# How to configure `git`? + +```bash +$ git config --global user.name "Firstname Lastname" +$ git config --global user.email "first.last@uni.lu" +``` + +Test whether your username and email have been registered + +```bash +$ git config --list +``` + +This should list the configuration with `user.name` and `user.email`. + +Exit by typing `q`. + + + +# What is an SSH key? + +An SSH key is a secure access credential. + +**Principle**: <br><br> +Communicate **securely** with Github/Gitlab **without** entering the username/password. + + + +# How do I get and set my SSH key? + +Check if you already have an SSH key: + +```bash +$ ls -al ~/.ssh +``` + +If there are 2 files named `id_rsa`, you have an SSH key. + +If you don’t have yet an SSH key, you have to generate one: +```bash +$ ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 +``` + +If you set a password to your key (recommended), add it to the `ssh-agent`: +```bash +$ eval "$(ssh-agent -s)" +$ ssh-add -K ~/.ssh/id_rsa +``` + +Then, add the SSH key to Github/Gitlab. + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px"> \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/essential_commands.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/essential_commands.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..982f1a4e --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/essential_commands.md @@ -0,0 +1,106 @@ +# The 5 essential commands + + +**Yes**, you only need 5 commands! + +`pull, status, add, commit, push` + +or in other words (remember these!): +```bash +$ git pull <remote> <branch> +$ git status +$ git add myFile.md # example +$ git commit -m "myMessage" # example +$ git push <remote> <branch> +``` + + + + +# Pull the latest version of an existing branch + +Pull the latest revision on branch `myBranch`: +```bash +$ git pull origin myBranch +# Already up to date +``` + +<div class="fragment"> + +Verify its `status` with: +```bash +$ git status +``` + + + +# Modify a file + +Copy the file `firstnameLastname.md` in the folder `_attendees` and rename it with your firstname: + +```bash +$ cd _attendees +$ cp firstnameLastname.md myName.md +``` + +Then, make your changes with your favorite editor! + +<br><br> +Reference for markdown: https://howto.lcsb.uni.lu/?contribute:markdown + + + +# Add your file to the stage + +First, check the repository status +```bash +$ git status +# uncommitted changes (displayed in red) +``` + + +<div class="fragment"> + +Now, add the file (bring it on stage) +```bash +$ git add myName.md # replace myName +$ git status +# returns the same as before, generally in green (means staged) +``` + +<div class="fragment"> + +**ADVANCED**: If there have been more changes after the file has been added, you can see your changes in the terminal +```bash +$ git diff +``` +exit with `q`. + +<br> + + If it is a long diff, you can display additional lines with space. + + + +# Add a commit message + +```bash +$ git commit -m "Add the profile of <myName>" +$ git status +``` + + + +# Push your file to your fork + +```bash +$ git push origin myBranch +``` + +<div class="fragment"> + +**ADVANCED**: see the log of all the commits (and your last one) in the terminal +```bash +$ git log +``` +exit by typing `q`. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/forks.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/forks.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fa7389a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/forks.md @@ -0,0 +1,90 @@ +# What is a `fork`? + +<center> +<img src="slides/img/fork.jpg" class="as-is" height="500em"/> +</center> +<!--http://www.cndajin.com/data/wls/246/22302193.jpg--> + + + +# Not really ... + +<center> +<img src="slides/img/fork-crossed.png" class="as-is" height="500em"/> +</center> + + + +# What is a `fork`? + +- In general, when contributing to a repository, you only have **read** access. +- In other words, you can only **pull** (unless it is your own repository or access has been granted). +- In general, you **cannot write** changes. In other words, you do not have **push** access. +- You have to work on your **own copy**. +- In other words, you have to work on your own <font color="red">**fork**</font>. + + + +# How to get a fork? + +Browse to the original repository and click on the button `Fork`: + + + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px"> + + + +# Time to practice! + +Fork the practice repository: <br><br> +https://github.com/LCSB-BioCore/basic-git-practice<br><br> + + +Then, clone your fork to your home directory! + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px"> + +```bash +$ git clone git@github.com:<yourName>/basic-git-practice.git +``` + +Change to the practice directory with: +```bash +$ cd basic-git-practice +``` + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px"> + +If you did not configure your SSH key, clone using HTTPS: +```bash +$ git clone https://github.com/<yourName>/basic-git-practice.git +``` + + + +# A note on shortcuts ... + +<font color="red"> +Any other rudimentary method such as + +*'I simply download the `.zip` and unzip it - works like a charm!'* + +shall **be avoided**! +</font> + +<br> + +**Why?** + + + +# How to update my fork? + +As you have your own fork, it will not automatically be updated once the original repository is updated. + + You have to update it yourself! + +<br> + +**More on that later!** diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/github_gitlab.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/github_gitlab.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fa8e34ed --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/github_gitlab.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# GitHub and GitLab + +<img src="https://github.githubassets.com/images/modules/logos_page/GitHub-Mark.png" alt="GitHub" style="width: 200px;"/> +<img src="https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gitlab-artwork/raw/master/logo/logo-extra-whitespace.png" alt="GitLab" style="width: 200px;"/> + +GitHub and GitLab are VCS systems. + +GitHub/Gitlab are both **publicly available**, but GitLab can be **on-premise**. + +Positive point: GitHub and GitLab are (almost) the same. + + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px"> + + +- **GitHub**: [https://github.com](https://github.com) +- Public GitLab: [https://gitlab.com](https://gitlab.com) +- LCSB specific: [https://gitlab.lcsb.uni.lu](https://gitlab.lcsb.uni.lu) diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/index copy.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/index copy.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..eebd26f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/index copy.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +# Elixir-LU training (R3.school) + +## October 20th, 2021 + +<div style="top: 6em; left: 0%; position: absolute;"> + <img src="theme/img/lcsb_bg.png"> +</div> + +<div style="top: 5em; left: 60%; position: absolute;"> + <img src="slides/img/elixir.png" height="200px"> + <img src="slides/img/r3-training-logo.png" height="200px"> + <br><br><br><br> + <h1>Basic git training</h1> + <br><br><br><br> + <h4> + Laurent Heirendt, Ph.D.<br> + laurent.heirendt@uni.lu<br> + <i>ELIXIR/LU, Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine</i> + </h4> +</div> + diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/installation.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/installation.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..731b4e82 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/installation.md @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +# The terminal (shell) + +**macOS users:** + +> Start the Terminal from your `/Applications` directoy. + + Install iTerm2: [https://www.iterm2.com](https://www.iterm2.com) + +<br> + +**Windows users:** + +> Install Git Bash: [https://git-scm.com/download/win](https://git-scm.com/download/win) + +<br> + +**Linux users:** + +> Launch default terminal.<br> + Install Terminator: [https://launchpad.net/terminator](https://launchpad.net/terminator) + + + +# Installation of `git` + +<img src="slides/img/github_app.png" class="as-is" height="200" /> + +**macOS** + +> Install *Xcode Command Line Tools* + +<br> + +**Windows** + +> Install Git Bash: <br>`https://git-scm.com/download/win` + +<br> + +**Linux (Ubuntu)** + +```bash +$ sudo apt-get install git-all +``` + + + +# How to get started? + +**macOS** + +> Start the `Terminal` or `iTerm`. + +<br> + +**Windows** + +> Start `GUI Bash`. + +<br> + +**Linux (Ubuntu)** + +> Start the `Terminal` or `Terminator`. diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/list.json b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/list.json index 2b8df56b..5794aa13 100644 --- a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/list.json +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/list.json @@ -1,5 +1,18 @@ [ { "filename": "index.md" }, { "filename": "overview.md" }, + { "filename": "what_is_git.md" }, + { "filename": "github_gitlab.md" }, + { "filename": "installation.md" }, + { "filename": "the_terminal.md" }, + { "filename": "the_editor.md" }, + { "filename": "configuration.md" }, + { "filename": "cloneRepo.md" }, + { "filename": "forks.md" }, + { "filename": "branches.md" }, + { "filename": "essential_commands.md" }, + { "filename": "merge.md" }, + { "filename": "syncFork.md" }, + { "filename": "best_practices.md" }, { "filename": "thanks.md" } ] diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/merge.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/merge.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..42d288de --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/merge.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +# Pull (merge) requests + +If you want your changes to be reflected on the `develop` or `master` branches, +**submit a PR** via the Github interface. + +Use the **interface** to make use of your peers to review your code! +<img src="slides/img/branch-merge.png" class="branch-merge" height="500em"/> + +Once merged, you can delete the branch via the interface. + +<div class="fragment"> + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px" > \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/overview copy.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/overview copy.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..1cb37bc5 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/overview copy.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Overview + +1. What is `git`? What is the use of `git`? +2. GitHub and GitLab +3. The terminal +4. Installation of `git` +5. The editor +6. How do I configure `git`? +7. Where and how to start? +8. What is a fork? +9. What are branches? +10. The 5 essential commands (`pull` / `status` / `add` / `commit` / `push`) +11. What are merge/pull requests? +12. How do I synchronize my fork? +13. Best practices \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/syncFork.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/syncFork.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..226a05b6 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/syncFork.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +# Synchronize your fork + + Remember, we have to regularly update our own copy of the code. + + +Add the `upstream` address (original/protected repository) +```bash +$ git remote add upstream git@github.com:LCSB-BioCore/basic-git-practice.git +``` + + Note the change in the URL. + + +You can then check whether the remote address is set correctly +```bash +$ git remote -v +``` + +<div class="fragment"> + +Fetch the changes from upstream (similar to pull) +```bash +$ git fetch upstream +``` + + + + +Merge the retrieved changes on the `master` branch: +```bash +$ git checkout master +$ git merge upstream/master +$ git push origin master +``` + +<div class="fragment"> + +Do the same for the `develop` branch: + +```bash +$ git checkout develop +$ git merge upstream/develop +$ git push origin develop +``` + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px"> \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/thanks.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/thanks.md index 542789e5..e697983e 100644 --- a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/thanks.md +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/thanks.md @@ -1,8 +1,51 @@ +# Let's refresh our memories + +<div class="fragment"> + +- What is a **fork**? + +<div class="fragment"> + +- What are **branches**? + +<div class="fragment"> + +- Can I have **multiple branches** in my fork? + +<div class="fragment"> + +- What is a good **development scheme**? + +<div class="fragment"> + +- What are the **5 essential commands**? + + + +# References & Cheat sheet + +[1]: Git Book: https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2 + +[2]: GitHub training services: https://services.github.com/training/ + +[3]: Cheat sheet: http://rogerdudler.github.io/git-guide + + + # Thank you. -<center><img src="slides/img/r3-training-logo.png" height="200px"></center> +<br> +<center> +<img src="slides/img/elixir.png" height="200px"> +<img src="slides/img/r3-training-logo.png" height="200px"> +<br><br> Contact us if you need help: +<br><br> +lcsb-r3@uni.lu +<br><br> +We'd appreciate feedback: https://bit.ly/elixirgit202110 +<br><br> +Next course: `Data processing with R tidyverse - November 11-16, 2021` -<a href="mailto:lcsb-r3@uni.lu">lcsb-r3@uni.lu</a> - +</center> \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/the_editor.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/the_editor.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..46c04292 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/the_editor.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +# The editor(s) + +Recommended editors: + +- **Visual Studio Code** [https://code.visualstudio.com](https://code.visualstudio.com) +- **Atom** [https://atom.io](https://atom.io) + +*Note*: Other editors can, of course, also be used. Examples: +- IntelliJ IDEA [https://www.jetbrains.com/idea](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea) +- Sublime Text [https://www.sublimetext.com](https://www.sublimetext.com) + +<img src="slides/img/icon-live-demo.png" height="100px"> diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/the_terminal copy.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/the_terminal copy.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..43c527f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/the_terminal copy.md @@ -0,0 +1,70 @@ +# First steps in the terminal + +Starting the terminal presents itself with a line where you can enter a command +```bash +cesar@myComputer> +``` + +Often written, for covenience, as +```bash +$ +``` + +When you open your terminal (shell), you are located +in your home directory (unless otherwise configured), denoted as `~/`. + +<br> + +**Is `git` properly installed?** + +```bash +$ git --version +# git version 2.33.1 +``` + + + +# Essential Linux commands + +List the contents of a directory +```bash +$ ls +``` + +You can list more details with: +```bash +$ ls -lah +``` + +Create a directory +```bash +$ mkdir myNewDirectory +``` + + + +Change the directory to a specific folder +```bash +$ cd myNewDirectory +``` + +Change the directory 1 level and 2 levels up +```bash +$ cd .. +# 1 level up + +$ cd ../.. +# 2 levels up +``` + +Move a file or a directory +```bash +$ mv myFile.m myNewDirectory/. +``` + + +Rename a file or a directory +```bash +$ mv myFile.m myNewFile.m +$ mv myNewDirectory myDirectory +``` \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/the_terminal.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/the_terminal.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..43c527f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/the_terminal.md @@ -0,0 +1,70 @@ +# First steps in the terminal + +Starting the terminal presents itself with a line where you can enter a command +```bash +cesar@myComputer> +``` + +Often written, for covenience, as +```bash +$ +``` + +When you open your terminal (shell), you are located +in your home directory (unless otherwise configured), denoted as `~/`. + +<br> + +**Is `git` properly installed?** + +```bash +$ git --version +# git version 2.33.1 +``` + + + +# Essential Linux commands + +List the contents of a directory +```bash +$ ls +``` + +You can list more details with: +```bash +$ ls -lah +``` + +Create a directory +```bash +$ mkdir myNewDirectory +``` + + + +Change the directory to a specific folder +```bash +$ cd myNewDirectory +``` + +Change the directory 1 level and 2 levels up +```bash +$ cd .. +# 1 level up + +$ cd ../.. +# 2 levels up +``` + +Move a file or a directory +```bash +$ mv myFile.m myNewDirectory/. +``` + + +Rename a file or a directory +```bash +$ mv myFile.m myNewFile.m +$ mv myNewDirectory myDirectory +``` \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/what_is_git.md b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/what_is_git.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..973cc059 --- /dev/null +++ b/2022/2022-06-14_git-trilogy-part-3/slides/what_is_git.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +# What is `git`? + +<!--  --> + +`git` is a **version control system** (VCS) for tracking changes in computer files and coordinating work on those files among multiple people [1]. + +Designed and implemented in 2005 by **Linus Torvalds** + +<div align="center"> +<img src="slides/img/linus.jpg"> +</div> + +[1] *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git* + + + +# The inventor of `git` + +<div align="center"> +<img src="slides/img/git_definition.png"> +</div> + +`I'm an egotistical bastard, and I name all my projects after myself. +First Linux, now git.` +Linus Torvald (2007-06-14) + + + +# What is the use of `git`? + +* No need to fully rewrite code; **reuse code** and **save time** +* Keep the changes you made over time (**history**) +* Allows you to **backtrack** (if necessary) and undo unwanted changes +* Easily **add contributions** of your collaborators to the main code base + +note: + +Other points to mention: +* git shall not be considered as a nuisance, but as a tool that should help to track and trace the code. +* git is not to track performance. Not using it shows exactly the opposite. -- GitLab