GitHub 101 🚀

A step-by-step guide for beginners to learn GitHub.

About

This repository provides a structured series of lessons to help beginners understand and use GitHub effectively.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

• A GitHub account (Sign up here)
• A basic understanding of command-line usage (terminal or command prompt)
• Git installed on your system (Download Git)

Recommendations

• It is recommended to use Linux or macOS for a smoother development experience.
• If using Windows, install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) for a better Git and command-line workflow.
• Follow the official installation guide: WSL Installation

Lessons

1. Lesson 1: Getting Started with GitHub - Create an account, set up a repository, and add files using GitHub's web interface.
2. Lesson 2: Initializing a Local Git Repository - Create a local Git repository, track files, and push changes to GitHub.
3. Lesson 3: Working with Branches and Commits - Create and switch branches, make commits, push changes, and merge updates in Git.
4. More lessons coming soon...

Resources

• Git Cheatsheet – A quick reference guide to essential Git commands.
• Basic Linux Cheatsheet - A quick reference guide to essential Linux file management, text editing, and package management commands.
• Conda Guide - Installing miniforge and managing conda environments.

Who is This For?

• Beginners & Students learning version control
• Developers new to GitHub
• Anyone looking to improve their GitHub skills

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