What are the methods for installing and configuring SourceTree?

To install and set up Sourcetree, you can follow these steps:

1. Download Sourcetree: Download the Sourcetree installation package suitable for your operating system from Atlassian’s official website. Sourcetree supports Windows and macOS.
2. Install Sourcetree: Double click on the downloaded installation package and follow the instructions to complete the installation process.
3. Setting up Sourcetree: When you first launch Sourcetree, you will need to configure it. Depending on the version control system you are using, select “Git” or “Mercurial” as your default version control system. You can then choose to use Sourcetree’s built-in Git and Mercurial command line tools, or opt to use the tools already installed on your system.
4. To add your Git or Mercurial account, go to “Preferences” and input your account information. This will allow you to clone, push, and pull code directly from Sourcetree without having to enter your username and password in the command line.
5. Set up a repository: In Sourcetree, you can manage your code by adding repositories. You can choose to clone code from a remote repository or create a new local repository.
6. Customize global shortcuts: Sourcetree gives you the option to set your own shortcuts. Open “Preferences”, select the “Global” tab, and then configure your preferred shortcuts.

These are the basic installation and configuration steps for Sourcetree. Depending on your needs and specific situation, you may also need to make additional configurations.