Windows: Git Bash
Git Bash is a terminal emulator that is bundled with Git for Windows. It provides a Unix-like command-line environment for Windows, including support for common Unix utilities and shell scripting. Git Bash includes a range of features and commands that are useful for developers working with Git repositories, including:
- git: A command-line interface for interacting with Git repositories, including tasks like cloning, committing, pushing, and merging changes.
- ssh: A command-line interface for managing secure shell connections to remote servers and devices.
- curl: A command-line tool for transferring data over various protocols, including HTTP and FTP.
In addition to these Git-specific features, Git Bash supports a range of general-purpose commands and utilities, including:
- ls: List the contents of a directory.
- cd: Change the current directory.
- mkdir: Create a new directory.
- rm: Delete files.
- cp: Copy files.
- mv: Move files.