Exercise: Introduction To GitHub

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Getting Started with GitHub

Welcome to GitHub

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👋 Hey there Palnun! Welcome to your Skills exercise!

If you are new to GitHub, you might find your fellow developers use issues to organize their work and collaborate. We will do the same! That's another lesson, but today, we will introduce you to the basics.

What is GitHub?

GitHub is a web-based platform for version control and collaboration on software development projects. It allows developers to store and manage their code in a centralized location, making it easier to collaborate with others and track changes to the codebase.

Why Use GitHub?

GitHub provides a number of benefits for developers, including:

  • Version control: GitHub allows developers to track changes to their codebase over time, making it easier to identify and fix errors.
  • Collaboration: GitHub enables multiple developers to work on the same project simultaneously, making it easier to collaborate and share code.
  • Open-source: GitHub provides a platform for open-source projects, allowing developers to share their code with others and collaborate on a global scale.

Creating a GitHub Account

Step 1: Sign Up

To get started with GitHub, you'll need to create an account. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the GitHub website (www.github.com) and click on the "Sign up" button.
  2. Enter your email address, username, and password.
  3. Click on the "Create account" button.

Step 2: Verify Your Email

Once you've created your account, you'll need to verify your email address. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your email inbox and look for an email from GitHub.
  2. Click on the "Verify email address" link in the email.
  3. GitHub will send a verification code to your email address.
  4. Enter the verification code in the GitHub website.

Understanding GitHub Terminology

Key Terms

  • Repository (or repo): A repository is a collection of files and folders that are stored on GitHub.
  • Branch: A branch is a separate version of a repository that allows developers to work on different features or versions of the code.
  • Commit: A commit is a snapshot of the changes made to a repository.
  • Pull request: A pull request is a request to merge changes from one branch into another.

Creating a Repository

Step 1: Create a New Repository

To create a new repository, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your GitHub account.
  2. Click on the "+" button in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Select "New repository" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Enter a name for your repository.
  5. Click on the "Create repository" button.

Step 2: Initialize a Repository

Once you've created your repository, you'll need to initialize it. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your repository page.
  2. Click on the "Initialize this repository" button.
  3. GitHub will create a new branch and add a README file to your repository.

Committing Changes

Step 1: Make Changes

To commit changes to your repository, you'll need to make changes to the code. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the file you want to edit.
  2. Make the changes you want to commit.
  3. Save the file.

Step 2: Commit Changes

Once you've made changes to the code, you'll need to commit them. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your repository page.
  2. Click on the "Commit new file" button.
  3. Enter a commit message.
  4. Click on the "Commit" button.

Pull Requests

Step 1: Create a Pull Request

To create a pull request, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your repository page.
  2. Click on the "New pull request" button.
  3. Select the branch you want to merge into.
  4. Enter a title and description for the pull request.
  5. Click on the "Create pull request" button.

Step 2: Review and Merge

Once you've created a pull request, you'll need to review and merge it. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your repository page.
  2. Click on the "Pull requests" tab.
  3. Select the pull request you want to review.
  4. Review the changes and make any necessary comments.
  5. Click on the "Merge" button to merge the changes.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've completed the exercise and learned the basics of GitHub. Remember to practice and experiment with GitHub to become more comfortable with its features and functionality.

What's Next?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is GitHub?

A: GitHub is a web-based platform for version control and collaboration on software development projects. It allows developers to store and manage their code in a centralized location, making it easier to collaborate with others and track changes to the codebase.

Q: Why use GitHub?

A: GitHub provides a number of benefits for developers, including version control, collaboration, and open-source projects. It also provides a platform for developers to share their code with others and collaborate on a global scale.

Q: How do I create a GitHub account?

A: To create a GitHub account, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the GitHub website (www.github.com) and click on the "Sign up" button.
  2. Enter your email address, username, and password.
  3. Click on the "Create account" button.

Q: How do I verify my email address?

A: Once you've created your account, you'll need to verify your email address. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your email inbox and look for an email from GitHub.
  2. Click on the "Verify email address" link in the email.
  3. GitHub will send a verification code to your email address.
  4. Enter the verification code in the GitHub website.

Q: What is a repository?

A: A repository is a collection of files and folders that are stored on GitHub. It's a central location for storing and managing code.

Q: What is a branch?

A: A branch is a separate version of a repository that allows developers to work on different features or versions of the code.

Q: What is a commit?

A: A commit is a snapshot of the changes made to a repository.

Q: What is a pull request?

A: A pull request is a request to merge changes from one branch into another.

Q: How do I create a new repository?

A: To create a new repository, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your GitHub account.
  2. Click on the "+" button in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Select "New repository" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Enter a name for your repository.
  5. Click on the "Create repository" button.

Q: How do I initialize a repository?

A: Once you've created your repository, you'll need to initialize it. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your repository page.
  2. Click on the "Initialize this repository" button.
  3. GitHub will create a new branch and add a README file to your repository.

Q: How do I commit changes?

A: To commit changes to your repository, follow these steps:

  1. Make changes to the code.
  2. Save the file.
  3. Go to your repository page.
  4. Click on the "Commit new file" button.
  5. Enter a commit message.
  6. Click on the "Commit" button.

Q: How do I create a pull request?

A: To create a pull request, follow these steps:

1 Go to your repository page. 2. Click on the "New pull request" button. 3. Select the branch you want to merge into. 4. Enter a title and description for the pull request. 5. Click on the "Create pull request" button.

Q: How do I review and merge a pull request?

A: To review and merge a pull request, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your repository page.
  2. Click on the "Pull requests" tab.
  3. Select the pull request you want to review.
  4. Review the changes and make any necessary comments.
  5. Click on the "Merge" button to merge the changes.

Common Issues

Q: I'm having trouble creating a new repository. What should I do?

A: If you're having trouble creating a new repository, try the following:

  1. Make sure you're logged in to your GitHub account.
  2. Check that you've entered the correct repository name.
  3. Try creating a new repository in a different location.

Q: I'm having trouble committing changes. What should I do?

A: If you're having trouble committing changes, try the following:

  1. Make sure you've saved the file.
  2. Check that you've entered a valid commit message.
  3. Try committing the changes again.

Q: I'm having trouble creating a pull request. What should I do?

A: If you're having trouble creating a pull request, try the following:

  1. Make sure you've selected the correct branch.
  2. Check that you've entered a valid title and description.
  3. Try creating the pull request again.

Conclusion

We hope this Q&A article has helped you understand the basics of GitHub and answered some of your frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions or need help with a specific issue, don't hesitate to ask.