Introduction to Github

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Introduction to GitHub and Setting Up an Account

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we will cover the fundamental concepts of GitHub and guide you through the process of setting up your own GitHub account.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of version control

  • Computer with internet access

Lesson Content

What is GitHub?

  • Explanation of Git and version control.

  • Introduction to GitHub as a platform for hosting and collaborating on Git repositories.

Why Use GitHub?

  • Benefits of using GitHub for collaboration and code management.

  • Showcase of popular open-source projects hosted on GitHub.

Creating a GitHub Account

  1. Visit GitHub: Go to github.com in your web browser.

  2. Sign Up: Click on the “Sign Up” button and follow the prompts.

  3. Choose a Plan: Select the free plan (unless you have specific requirements).

  4. Complete Profile: Add a profile picture and provide some basic information.

Exploring the GitHub Interface

  • Overview of the dashboard, repositories, and profile sections.

  • Brief introduction to the main concepts: repositories, commits, branches, and pull requests.

Creating Your First Repository

  1. Repository Creation: Click on the “+” icon in the top right corner and select “New repository.”

  2. Repository Name: Choose a name for your repository.

  3. Description: Add a brief description of your repository.

  4. Public or Private: Choose the visibility (public or private) for your repository.

  5. README: Choose to initialize the repository with a README file.

  6. Create Repository: Click the “Create repository” button.

Cloning a Repository

  • Explanation of cloning: copying a repository from GitHub to your local machine.

  • How to copy the repository’s URL and use Git to clone it.

Making Changes and Committing

  1. Making Changes: Edit the README file directly on GitHub or clone the repository to your local machine.

  2. Staging Changes: Use git add to stage changes for commit.

  3. Committing Changes: Use git commit to save staged changes with a meaningful message.

Pushing Changes to GitHub

  • Explanation of pushing: sending committed changes from your local machine to GitHub.

  • Use git push to upload your commits to your GitHub repository.

Wrap-up and Next Steps

  • Recap of the key concepts learned in the lesson.

  • Encourage students to explore GitHub’s documentation and practice using repositories.

Conclusion

Note

By completing this lesson, you have gained an understanding of the basic concepts of GitHub and how to set up your GitHub account. You are now equipped to collaborate on projects, share code, and contribute to open-source communities.

Final Product

At the end of the day team work is what matters most!

GoodLuck

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