Get started with SourceTree

SourceTree is a free Git and Mercurial client for Windows and Mac. It is a graphical interface for version control systems, which makes it easier to work with Git and Mercurial repositories. With SourceTree, you can view and manage your repository history, stage changes, create and manage branches, and collaborate with others.

SourceTree is a popular choice among developers because it provides a simple and user-friendly interface for common version control tasks. It also includes features such as visual diff and merge tools, which can be helpful for resolving conflicts and reviewing code changes.

Overall, SourceTree is a useful tool for developers who want to use Git or Mercurial and prefer a graphical interface for version control.

Here are the first steps you can take to get started with SourceTree:

1. Download and install SourceTree on your computer.
2. Launch SourceTree and create a new account or log in with an existing account.
3. In the main window, click the "Clone/New" button.
4. In the "Clone Repository" tab, enter the URL of the repository you want to clone and choose a local destination folder. Then click "Clone."
5. Once the repository has been cloned, you can see the files in the repository in the "Repository" tab on the left side of the window.
6. To make changes to the repository, you can use the "Working Copy" tab to edit, add, or delete files.
7. When you are ready to commit your changes, select the changed files in the "Working Copy" tab and enter a commit message in the "Commit" tab. Then click "Commit."
8. To push your changes to the remote repository, click the "Push" button in the "Commit" tab.
9. To update your local repository with changes from the remote repository, click the "Fetch" button in the "Remote" tab.

That's it! You are now ready to use SourceTree to manage your Git repositories.