Initial Commits

This repository is a curated collection of initial commits from classic open-source projects including Golang, Python, PHP, and more. It serves as a tribute to these foundational projects and provides developers with the opportunity to start their own repositories from the same humble beginnings as these legendary codebases.

Purpose

Many great open-source projects started with a simple, clean initial commit. This repository preserves those historical first steps, allowing developers to:

• Learn from the foundational architecture of classic projects
• Start new projects with the same clean slate as industry-standard software
• Pay homage to the open-source pioneers
• Study the evolution of software development through these initial codebases

Available Projects

The initial commits of classic projects are organized in separate branches:

• Hello World: The first commit of hello, world
  • Branch: hello-world
• Golang: The first commit of the Go programming language
  • Branch: golang
• Python: The initial commit of the Python programming language
  • Branch: python
• NodeJS: The first commit of the NodeJS programming language
  • Branch: nodejs
• PHP: The first commit of the PHP programming language
  • Branch: php

How to Use

Starting a New Project from a Classic Initial Commit

1. Clone the specific branch of your desired classic project:

   git clone -b golang https://github.com/aahl/initial-commit.git my-go-project
   cd my-go-project

2. Remove git remote:

   git remote remove origin
   git remote add origin <your-new-repo-url>

3. Initialize your new project:

   git checkout -b main
   git add .
   git commit -m "Your initial commit"

Browsing Historical Initial Commits

Switch between branches to explore different starting points:

git checkout golang
git checkout python
git checkout nodejs
git checkout php

Acknowledgments

This project is a tribute to the countless developers who contributed to these foundational open-source projects. Their work has shaped the software development landscape and continues to inspire new generations of programmers.