EE5108-Digital-Twins-for-Robotics

Github repository for Digital Twins Module

Git Installation and Basic Usage Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing Git, setting up a workspace directory, and cloning a repository. This is essential for managing and collaborating on software projects using version control.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• A working internet connection.

Installing Git

On Ubuntu/Debian

1. Update Package Index

   Open a terminal and run the following command to update your package index:

   sudo apt-get update

2. Install Git

   Install Git using the package manager:

   sudo apt-get install git

3. Verify Installation

   Check if Git was installed correctly by checking its version:

   git --version

On Windows

1. Download Git

   Go to the Git for Windows website and download the installer.

2. Run the Installer

   Run the downloaded executable and follow the installation instructions. During the installation, you can choose the default options unless specific changes are needed.

3. Verify Installation

   Open Command Prompt or Git Bash and type:

   git --version

On macOS

1. Install via Homebrew

   If you have Homebrew installed, you can install Git with:

   brew install git

2. Verify Installation

   Verify the installation with:

   git --version

Setting Up a Workspace

1. Create a New Directory

   Choose a location on your computer where you would like to keep your projects. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to that location. Then, create a new directory:

   mkdir ee5108_workspace

2. Navigate to Your Workspace

   Move into your newly created directory:

   cd ee5108_workspace

Cloning a Git Repository

1. Obtain Repository URL

   Navigate to your desired repository on platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. Click the "Code" button and copy the repository's URL.

2. Clone the Repository

   In the terminal or command prompt, use the following command to clone the repository into your workspace directory:

   git clone https://github.com/CARinternal/EE5108-Digital-Twins-for-Robotics.git

3. Access Your Cloned Repository

   Once cloned, navigate into the repository directory:

   cd EE5108-Digital-Twins-for-Robotics