Git Kata 5: Run a Git Server
Explore the process of setting up a local Git server using Gogs to transition from local to remote repositories. Learn to create repositories, register users, and configure permissions to enable collaboration in a Git environment.
So far, we’ve been working with a local repository. Local repositories are used by an individual developer to work with a local copy of a codebase. The previous katas have demonstrated how to commit changes to a local repository.
This kata will start work with a remote repository. The first step is to set up a local Git server. We’ll be using Gogs, an open-source, lightweight Git server.
Step 1: Create an admin account of Gogs
To create a new account:
- Click the “Need an account?” link and create an account with the following details:
- Username: “devops”