Tag: basics
All the articles with the tag "basics".
What is Git?
A simple introduction to Git — what version control means and why every developer uses it.
Git vs GitHub
A simple explanation of the difference between Git and GitHub, which confuses almost every beginner.
Everyday Git Commands
The handful of Git commands you will actually use every day, explained in plain words.
What is the Shell?
A simple introduction to the shell — the text window where you type commands to control your computer.
What is HTTP?
A simple introduction to HTTP — the language browsers and websites use to talk to each other.
What is an API?
A simple introduction to APIs — how one program politely asks another for data or help.
What is DNS?
A simple introduction to DNS — the system that turns website names into addresses computers understand.
What is a Package Manager?
A simple introduction to package managers — the tools that install and manage the code your project depends on.