Why learn Git from the command line?

When it comes to using Git there are many visual tools available that can make your life a lot easier. However, there is a fundamental problem with relying solely on these tools -- When it comes time to deploy your code to a server - often - there is no user interface, and everything is done through the command line. This is why it's important to learn the command line way of doing things.

Learning Git through the command line creates a stronger foundation for using Git and ensures that you won't be limited in your abilities. While it may be tempting to use a visual tool it's important to start with the command line and then learn a visual tool later if desired.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding the limitations of visual tools and the importance of the command line for deploying code to a server.
• The availability of the command line on any computer or server - making it a valuable skill to learn.
• Learning Git through the command line creates a stronger foundation and ensures that you won't be limited in your abilities.

Why Learn Command Line

While visual tools can be helpful when working on our own computer they become limiting when we need to deploy our code to a server. Servers typically don't have a graphical user interface and everything is done via the command line. By learning the command line way we can ensure that we have a strong foundation for using Git in any situation.

A primary benefit of learning the command line is that it will always be available to us. Be it via working on our own computer, a server, or someone else's computer, Git will always be accessible through the command line. We don't need a special program, just Git itself. This means that we can easily get a full copy of all of our code on any machine, anywhere in the world.

“While it may be tempting to use a visual tool to learn Git it's important to remember that these tools can be limiting in the long run.”

– CEO, UpLinkd Group

Another benefit of learning the command line way is that it creates a stronger foundation for using Git. When we learn how to use Git through the command line, we gain a deeper understanding of how it works. This understanding will help us troubleshoot any issues that may arise and make us more efficient when working with Git.

By learning the command line way first, we can ensure that we have a strong foundation for using Git in any situation. Later on, if we want to use a visual tool, we can do so with confidence knowing that we have a solid understanding of how Git works.