Git is a version-control system that allows you to safeguard every development step of your Python project and collaborate with other developers effectively.
1. Install Git on Windows, Linux, or macOS by downloading the installer from the official website.
2. Open PyCharm and create a new project or open an existing project that you want to associate with a Git repository.
3. In the Navigation Bar, click VCS > Enable Version Control Integration
4. In the “Enable Version Control Integration” window, click “OK”.
5. You can now see a “Git” tab in the project management console of PyCharm. This allows you to set up your own Git repository, commit, push, pull, and checkout.
In case you need a refresher on Git, feel free to download this cheat sheet:
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