> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.iowacityrobotics.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.iowacityrobotics.org/programming/version-control/git/how-do-you-use-git.md).

# How do you use Git?

Git, as its nature as a command line tool that has been around for years and years, is *kinda* hard for newcomers to use. There are 2 options: Type in the commands ourselves, or the option more suited towards beginners: Have some other program do it for us.

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[How to use Git (Option 1): Type commands yourself](/programming/version-control/git/how-to-use-git-option-1-type-commands-yourself.md)
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[How to use Git (Option 2): Use GitHub Desktop](/programming/version-control/git/how-to-use-git-option-2-use-github-desktop.md)
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