# pwd (Print Working Directory) -> Shows where you currently are
pwd

# ls (List) -> Lists all files and folders in your current directory
ls

# cd (Change Directory) -> Move inside a folder
cd folder-name

# Go back up one folder level
cd ..

# mkdir (Make Directory) -> Create a brand new folder
mkdir my-cool-project

# Turn the current folder into a local Git repository
git init

# Check if Git is successfully watching your files
git status

# Download a repository from GitHub to your local computer
git clone https://github.com/username/repository-name.git

# 1. See what files you have changed (they will show up in RED)
git status

# 2. Add a specific file to the staging area
git add index.html

# 3. Shortcut: Add ALL changed/new files at once
git add .

# 4. Check status again (staged files will now be GREEN)
git status

# 5. Commit (save) your changes with a clear message
git commit -m "Feat: implement responsive footer layout"

# Create a new branch called 'feature-login'
git branch feature-login

# Switch your terminal focus to that new branch
git checkout feature-login

# 🔥 PRO-TIP (Shortcut): Do both at the exact same time
git checkout -b feature-login

# See a list of all branches (the active one has an *)
git branch

# Link your local terminal project to a GitHub repository URL
# (You only need to do this ONCE per project)
git remote add origin https://github.com/username/repo-name.git

# Push your local commits up to your GitHub repository
git push -u origin main

# Pull down updates your teammates made on GitHub to keep your machine in sync
git pull origin main

# Set your global username
git config --global user.name "YourName"

# Set your email (use your GitHub email)
git config --global user.email "your_email@example.com"

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