Git Interactive Visualizer
Learn Git commands with live visualizations and practice in an interactive terminal
Git Commands
Setup
Basic
Branching
Remote
Advanced
git init
Setup
Initialize a new Git repository
Visual Representation
Visual representation will appear here
Try running the command in the terminal below to see it in action
Example Usage
git initKey Concepts & Tips
- Creates a .git folder that holds all repository metadata
- Starts tracking changes in the current directory
- Does not stage or commit any files automatically
Common Usage Scenarios
Starting fresh
git init
Turn an existing folder into a Git repository.
Shared settings
git init --initial-branch=main
Begin with a main branch instead of master for consistency.
⚠️ Potential Pitfalls
- Running inside another repo creates nested repos that are hard to manage.
Practice Terminal
# Interactive Git Terminal - Type commands to practice
➜~/project$