Introduction
EGit is an Eclipse plugin for Git integration. EGit comes bundled with Eclipse release. You do not need to install it separately. In case if you want to install it, please follow the below steps.
To get started with the plugin, you can find the user guide online at : http://wiki.eclipse.org/EGit/User_Guide
Steps to Install EGit
Launch Eclipse Marketplace Help >> Eclipse Marketplace
Type EGit in the find box ( Find: ) and click on Go button.
Select EGit – Git Integration for Eclipse and click on the Install button.
Follow the install wizard screen instructions.
You may need to restart the Eclipse to complete the install.
Plugin Settings
You can configure EGit attributes in the Preferences window.
Window >> Preferences. Navigate to Team >> Git >> Configuration
How to commit?
If you want to commit the changes you made, right click the project and select Team >> Commit… option. Make sure you enter a commit message, with proper explanation of the modifications. After you are done, click on the Commit or Commit and Push button to commit the selected files to your repository.
Whenever a commit is made, Git keeps track of the user who created that commit. The identification consists of committer’s name and an e-mail address. This information is stored in file ~/.gitconfig
Git Tutorial Links
https://www.testingdocs.com/git-tutorials/
For more information on Git tool, visit the official website: