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9,214 Pointsgit--help doesn't work,
When I type git--help and press enter, the workspace terminal tells me that the command cannot be found. I am using a Chromebook so maybe that's the reason why?
3 Answers
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 PointsYou need a space between git and the dashes.
git --help
jlampstack
23,932 PointsMake sure your repository is initialized before using any git commands. To initialize a repository use the command git init
jlampstack
23,932 PointsMy comment above is assuming you are working on a local environment.
Kendra Roberson
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Graduate 17,380 PointsI concur. I noticed right away that there was no space. Sorry for the the late reply.
Zachary Reed
9,214 PointsNo worries! Thank you for confirming that with me:)
Zachary Reed
9,214 PointsZachary Reed
9,214 PointsAwesome. Thank you so much!