Building a Git server at home is useful when you do not want to publish your source code or want to customize the server yourself.
Let’s build a Git server using a Raspberry Pi, which is inexpensive and has extensive documentation available online.
# Network Configuration The network configuration is as follows.
A Git server is built on the Raspberry Pi so that PCs on the same network can access it.
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A Git-based workflow is important even for solo development. Git makes version control and code history management easier.
This article explains a recommended Git workflow for solo development.
# Workflow Overview In this workflow, you create a working branch for each feature or bug fix, develop on that branch, and finally merge it into the main branch.
To implement a new feature, the developer creates a working branch and develops on it.
Git allows you to manage the history of changes for programs and documents, enabling you to revert to previous states and collaborate efficiently with others.
This guide explains basic Git operations.
# Install Git Detailed instructions for installing Git can be found in the following article. Refer to it to install Git in your environment.
How to Install Git on Windows
# Initial Git Configuration To use Git, you need to set your username and email address.
This guide explains how to migrate a Git repository to another server.
# Create an Empty Bare Repository on the Destination Server First, create an empty bare repository on the destination server. Run the following command on the destination server:
git init --bare The goal of this guide is to migrate the Git repository to this newly created bare repository.
# Clone the Bare Repository from the Source Repository Run the following command on your PC to clone a bare repository from the source repository:
Git is a version control system that helps manage changes to programs, documents, and other files.
This guide explains the steps to install Git for Windows.
# Download and Run the Installer Go to the official website and click “Download” in the middle of the page to download the installer.
After downloading, run the installer. You will need administrator privileges to proceed.
# License Agreement The license agreement will be displayed.