Hi! I am a new-B in Dev-World! I am currently using git bash in school, so I just want to get a general idea about git bash. How often does one use git bash on a daily basis? or does some people use a different system for their work?
(_please leave a comment down below, any pointers on git bash will greatly be appreciated__
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Hey and welcome! :)
I have used Git Bash a few times to check it out. It can be a good starting point if you feel safer in the Windows terminal environment and want to dip your toes into the Linux terminal environment.
Git is just a console-based program that helps you keep track of your code. The Windows default console prompt (cmd) doesn't have all the tools pre-installed (at least in the past), which is why "Git Bash" was developed. So, in the end, Git Bash just adds a few Linux tools that Git itself needs/needed.
If you feel like you want to experiment more, then I would suggest getting into WSL. Though it all depends on you. Learning to code can be fun, exhilarating, and sometimes just "a lot." So, forcing yourself into a new tooling environment (which it basically is) can be confusing and frustrating.
What can be helpful, though, is using Git Bash for everyday tasks (i.e., things you would normally use PowerShell or the cmd for) so you can become more familiar with the Linux style of system handling.
Long story short: if it works for you, it works. Don't be afraid to experiment, though, and just play around with your system. :)
So long!