GitHub Repository

GitHub Respository Management

1. Introduction to GitHub:

   • Create GitHub account, understand repositories, forks, and pull requests.

   • Explore GitHub interface: issues, branches, and pull requests.

   Activity: Follow these steps to create a new repository on GitHub, clone it locally, and push updates:

2. Create a New Repository on GitHub:

   • Go to GitHub and sign in to your account.

   • Click the "+" icon in the top right corner and select "New repository."

   • Enter a repository name (e.g., MyGitHubRepo) and an optional description.

   • Choose Public or Private based on your preference.

   • Do NOT initialize with a README (this will avoid conflicts when pushing from your local repository).

   • Click "Create repository."

3. Clone the Repository Locally:

   • Copy the repository's HTTPS URL by clicking the green "Code" button and selecting "Copy."

   • Open Terminal (Mac/Linux) or Command Prompt (Windows).

   • Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository: $cd path/to/your/folder

   • Clone the repository: $git clone https://github.com/YourUsername/MyGitHubRepo.git

   • Move into the cloned directory: $cd MyGitHubRepo

4. Push Updates to GitHub:

   • Create a new file: $echo "GitHub setup complete!" > setup.txt

   • Stage the file: $git add setup.txt

   • Commit the file: $git commit -m "Add setup.txt"

   • Push the changes to GitHub: $git push origin main

5. Verify on GitHub:

   • Go back to your GitHub repository in the browser.

   • Refresh the page to see the new setup.txt file in your repository.