Overview

Git is a popular distributed version control system used for tracking changes in source code during software development. It allows multiple developers to collaborate on a project and provides an efficient way to download, manage, and update repositories from remote servers. This documentation will guide you through the process of using Git to download repositories.

Cloning a Repository

To download a repository using Git, you need to clone it. Cloning creates a local copy of the repository on your machine.

1. Open your terminal or command prompt.

2. Navigate to the directory where you want to download the repository.

3. Obtain the repository URL: This can usually be found on the repository's homepage or by clicking the "Clone" or "Code" button.

4. In the terminal, run the following command, replacing <repository-url> with the actual URL of the repository:

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   git clone <repository-url>

   For example:

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   git clone https://github.com/user/repo.git

   This command initiates the cloning process and downloads the repository to your local machine.

Additional Help

If you require further assistance on this topic, please don't hesitate to contact the Research Computing Team. To create a support ticket, kindly send an email to rtshelp@asu.edu. For quick inquiries, you're welcome to reach out via our #rc-support Slack Channel or attend our office hours for live assistance

We also offer a series of workshops. More information here: Educational Opportunities and Workshops Additionally, if needed, please visit this page for how to connect to Github GitHub SSH Connections

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