Configure Git Repository

Set up a Git repository with appropriate configuration for the project type.

When to Use

• Initializing version control for a new project
• Adding .gitignore for a specific language/framework
• Setting up branch protection and conventions
• Configuring commit hooks

Inputs

• Required: Project directory
• Required: Project type (R package, Node.js, Python, general)
• Optional: Remote repository URL
• Optional: Branch strategy (trunk-based, Git Flow)
• Optional: Commit message convention