GitHub Tutorial

GitHub

Goal: Create a repository for our assignments.

• For weeks 1-5, create one repository with separate folders for each week.
• For larger projects (Arduino, p5.js, etc.), create separate repositories.

How to create and clone a repo.

1. Create a new repository

• Sign into GitHub
• Click "New repository"

2. Fill out your project details.

• Fill out project information
• Add a README file
• Click "Create repository"

3. Clone the repository with GitHub desktop.

• Click "Code"
• Select "Open with GitHub Desktop"
• GitHub Desktop app should open automatically
  • If not, manually copy and paste the URL

4. Move your project files to your cloned folder.

• Locate your cloned folder
• Move your project files into this folder
• Observe changes in GitHub Desktop

5. Add a 'commit' message

• Write a commit message describing your changes
• Examples:
  • "Added initial project files"
  • "Updated code to load images"
  • "Updated README"

6. Click push to GitHub

• Click "Push origin" to upload your changes

Tips

• Commit frequently with clear, descriptive messages
• You can create multiple 'local' commits before pushing to GitHub when you are ready.
• Use the README for project documentation
• You can begin to explore GitHub pages to host your projects online: https://docs.github.com/en/pages/quickstart