Git Simulation
Overview
The Git Simulation provides a hands-on environment to learn version control fundamentals without risking a real repository. Create, modify, and delete files while practicing the core Git workflow: staging changes and committing snapshots. Watch how Git tracks your project’s history as you experiment with the fundamental concepts that power modern software development and data science collaboration.
Tips
- Start by creating a file, staging it, and committing it to understand the basic workflow before experimenting with modifications
- Write clear, descriptive commit messages that explain what changed and why - your future self will thank you
- Make small, frequent commits rather than large, infrequent ones - it’s easier to track changes and revert if needed
- Review your changes in the staging area before committing to catch mistakes early
- Experiment freely in this simulator - you can’t break anything, so try deleting files, making conflicting changes, or any operation you’re curious about
- Notice how each commit creates a new snapshot in the project history, preserving all previous versions
- Practice using branches for new features or experiments, keeping your main branch stable and deployable