First version of the basics handouts.

basics/basics_handouts.tex

+\documentclass{article}
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+\begin{document}
+\begin{center}
+{\bf Git Introduction Course}
+
+Git Basics practical.
+\end{center}
+\bigskip
+
+\subsubsection*{Create a repository.}
+First, create an empty directory and use ``\texttt{git init}'' to make a new
+repository.
+\begin{itemize}
+  \item \emph{Question:} How can you see that you are working in a Git
+    repository?
+\end{itemize}
+\bigskip
+
+Check the status of your files.
+\bigskip
+
+\subsubsection*{Your first commit.}
+Create a new file named ``README'' (with an editor, or by using the
+``\texttt{touch}'' command).
+\begin{itemize}
+  \item \emph{Question:} What is the status of this new file?
+\end{itemize}
+\bigskip
+
+Stage this file for the next commit using ``\texttt{git add}''.
+\begin{itemize}
+  \item \emph{Question:} What is the status of this file now?
+\end{itemize}
+\bigskip
+
+Commit your changes.
+\begin{itemize}
+  \item \emph{Question:} What happened to the status?
+\end{itemize}
+\bigskip
+
+\subsubsection*{Manipulation in the staging area.}
+Edit your file and stage it.
+\bigskip
+
+Now remove the file from the staging area.
+\bigskip
+
+\subsubsection*{Working with versions.}
+Commit your changed file.
+\bigskip
+
+Now you change your mind, and want to revert this commit.
+\begin{itemize}
+  \item \emph{Hint:} Use ``\texttt{git log}'' to see a list of all your
+    versions.
+\end{itemize}
+\bigskip
+
+Edit your file again and check the differences with your last commit.
+\begin{itemize}
+  \item \emph{Question:} What is the difference with your first commit?
+\end{itemize}
+\bigskip
+
+Make a file that you do not want to track.
+\end{document}