Github Account Tutorial

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Johnson, Thiong, and Waden

Github Overview

A cloud-based platform for version control and collaboration.

Stores your code, tracks changes, and allows you to work with others.

GitHub is a cloud-based platform that serves as a central hub for developers to:

• Version Control: Track changes made to code over time, making it easy to revert to previous versions if needed.
• Collaboration: Work with others on projects, sharing code and collaborating on changes.
• Open-Source Projects: Contribute to and manage open-source projects, fostering a community of developers.

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Creating a GitHub Account

Visit GitHub.com: Open a web browser and go to https://github.com/.

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Sign Up: Click on the "Sign up" button.

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Provide Your Email: Enter a valid email address.

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Choose a Username: Select a unique username that you'll use to identify yourself on GitHub.

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Create a Password: Choose a strong password that is difficult to guess. Use a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols

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Verify Your Email: GitHub will send a verification email to your address. Click on the verification link to confirm your account.

Repositories

A repository is like a folder or container on GitHub where you can store your code, documentation, and other project-related files.

Creating a New Repository

1. Navigate to Your Profile: Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of GitHub.
2. Create a Repository: Click on the "New" button to create a repository

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1. Enter Repository Details
• Repository Name: Give your repository a descriptive name.
• Description: Briefly describe the purpose of your repository.
• Public or Private: Choose whether you want your repository to be publicly visible to everyone or private, accessible only to you and those you invite.
2. Initialize a README.md File: This is an optional step. A README file provides a brief overview of your project.
3. Create Repository: Click on the "Create repository" button.

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Some Additionals Aspects

• Commits
• Branches
• Forking Repositories
• Pull Requests

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Resources

Official GitHub Documentation: https://docs.github.com/

Online Tutorials

GitHub Community

• GitHub Discussions
• Stack Overflow
• Reddit (r/github)

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Questions