How to Install Git from http://git-scm.com/ on Arch Linux

Git is one of the most widely used version control systems in the world and with good reason. It is open-source software and perfect for collaborating on code projects. Arch Linux is one of the most popular distributions and is the perfect place to install Git. This tutorial will show you how to install Git on Arch Linux.

Prerequisites

• Arch Linux installed
• Root privileges

Step 1 – Open Terminal and Update System

Open the terminal and update the system with the following command:

pacman -Syu

Step 2 – Install Git

Now to install Git, input the following command:

pacman -S git

Step 3 – Verify Git Installation

To verify the installation, check the version of Git with the following command:

git --version

You should see output that includes the version number.

Conclusion

Now that you have learned how to install Git on Arch Linux, you can use this powerful tool to collaborate on projects with ease. Git allows you to work with other people on the same files and easily manage versions of your code. Happy coding!

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