Only the git init command has the power to create a new Git repository. This simple version control tutorial shows you how to use the git init command.

Why create a new git repo? Git is a powerful, distributed version control tool that allows users to: Track changes to files and folders. Maintain an extended history of commits. Perform isolated ...

Now that you have your repository cloned to your local machine, add (or create) all the code you need for the repository into the new directory and issue the command: git add .

When the Git folder becomes too large, your team's workflows can be slowed down and disrupted, causing frustration and delays.