How To Install Git on openSUSE

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Git on openSUSE. Git, a distributed version control system, has become an indispensable tool for developers worldwide. It allows multiple people to work on the same project simultaneously, keeping track of all changes and enabling easy collaboration.

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of Git on openSUSE.

Prerequisites

• A server running one of the following operating systems: openSUSE.
• It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
• You will need access to the terminal to execute commands. openSUSE provides the Terminal application for this purpose. It can be found in your Applications menu.
• You’ll need an active internet connection to download Git and its dependencies.
• You’ll need administrative (root) access or a user account with sudo privileges.

Install Git on openSUSE

Step 1. Keeping your system updated ensures you have the latest security patches and software versions, providing a stable base for new installations. In openSUSE, we use the zypper package manager for this task. Run the following commands to refresh the package list and upgrade your system:

sudo zypper refresh
sudo zypper update

Step 2. Installing Git on openSUSE.

With our system up-to-date, we’re ready to install Git. The zypper in command followed by the package name, in this case, git-core, initiates the installation:

sudo zypper in git-core

After entering this command, the system will retrieve the necessary packages and begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

 Once the installation is complete, it’s important to verify that Git was installed correctly. You can do this by checking the Git version with the following command:

git --version

Step 3. Configure Git.

After installing Git, you should configure your username and email address. These settings are used to identify your commits. Run the following commands, replacing “Your Name” and “your_email@idroot.us” with your actual name and email address:

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your_email@idroot.us"

Now, Git is installed and configured on your openSUSE system. You can start using Git to manage your projects and collaborate with others.

Step 4. Basic Git Commands.

With Git installed, let’s explore some basic commands:

• git init: Initializes a new Git repository in the current directory.
• git add: Adds files to the staging area in preparation for a commit.
• git commit: Saves changes to the local repository.
• git clone: Copies a remote repository to your local machine.

These commands form the foundation of Git usage, enabling you to start, manage, and contribute to projects.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Git. Thanks for using this tutorial for installing Git on your openSUSE system. For additional or useful information, we recommend you check the official Git website.