# Git Setup Guide

## Prerequisites

Since Git is not currently installed on this system, you'll need to install it first.

### Windows Installation

1. **Download Git for Windows**:
   - Visit: https://git-scm.com/download/win
   - Download the latest version for Windows

2. **Install Git**:
   - Run the installer
   - Use default settings (recommended)
   - Add Git to PATH during installation

3. **Verify Installation**:
   ```bash
   git --version
   ```

## Repository Setup

Once Git is installed, run these commands:

```bash
# Initialize Git repository
git init

# Create main branch
git checkout -b main

# Add all files
git add .

# Initial commit
git commit -m "Initial commit: Virtual Board Member AI System foundation"

# Add remote repository
git remote add origin https://gitea.pressmess.duckdns.org/admin/virtual_board_member.git

# Push to remote
git push -u origin main
```

## GitFlow Branching Strategy

This project uses GitFlow branching strategy:

```bash
# Create develop branch
git checkout -b develop
git push -u origin develop

# For new features
git checkout -b feature/feature-name

# For hotfixes
git checkout -b hotfix/hotfix-name

# For releases
git checkout -b release/version-number
```

## Pre-commit Hooks

After setting up Git, install pre-commit hooks:

```bash
# Install pre-commit hooks
pre-commit install

# Run manually if needed
pre-commit run --all-files
```

## CI/CD Pipeline

The GitHub Actions workflow (`.github/workflows/ci.yml`) will automatically:
- Run tests on push/PR
- Check code quality
- Perform security scanning
- Build Docker images (on main branch)

## Next Steps

1. Install Git for Windows
2. Run the repository setup commands above
3. Configure your Git identity:
   ```bash
   git config --global user.name "Your Name"
   git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"
   ```
4. Install pre-commit hooks
5. Start development on feature branches