pravindnikam07 / github-demo-cap

This repo is created for learning GitHub.

github-demo-cap

This repo is created for learning GitHub.

Detail

• Name -> Pravin
• Batch -> CAP08

Detailed Content

1. Introduction to GitHub

What is GitHub?

• A web-based platform for version control and collaboration.
• Built on Git, a distributed version control system.

Why Use GitHub?

• Collaborate on projects with others.
• Track changes to your codebase.
• Contribute to open-source projects.
• Showcase your work and build a portfolio.

Basic Concepts and Terminology

• Repository (Repo): A project containing all the files and their history.
• Commit: A snapshot of your changes.
• Branch: A parallel version of your repository.
• Fork: A personal copy of another user's repository.
• Pull Request: A proposal to merge changes from one branch to another.
• Issue: A way to track tasks, enhancements, and bugs.

2. Setting Up GitHub

Creating a GitHub Account

• Visit GitHub and sign up for a free account.

Installing Git

• Download and install Git from Git-scm.

• Configure Git with your GitHub credentials:

  git config --global user.name "Your Name"
  git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
  

3. Basic Git Commands

Git Workflow

• Initialize a repository
• Stage changes
• Commit changes
• Push to a remote repository

Common Git Commands

• git init: Initialize a new Git repository
• git clone <repository-url>: Clone a repository
• git add <file>: Stage changes
• git commit -m "commit message": Commit changes
• git push: Push changes to a remote repository
• git pull: Fetch and merge changes from a remote repository

4. Working with GitHub

Creating a New Repository

• Click on the "New" button on GitHub.
• Fill in the repository details and create.

Cloning a Repository

• Use the git clone command with the repository URL:

  git clone <https://github.com/username/repository.git>
  

Committing Changes and Pushing to GitHub

• Make changes to your files.

• Stage and commit changes:

  git add .
  git commit -m "Initial commit"
  git push origin main
  

Pull Requests and Code Review

• Create a new branch for your changes.
• Push the branch to GitHub.
• Open a pull request on GitHub for code review.

5. Collaboration on GitHub

Forking Repositories

• Click the "Fork" button on the repository page to create a personal copy.

Using Branches

• Create a new branch:

  git checkout -b new-branch
  

• Switch between branches:

  git checkout main
  

Merging Branches

• Merge changes from one branch to another:

  git checkout main
  git merge new-branch
  

6. Managing Issues and Projects

Creating and Managing Issues

• Navigate to the "Issues" tab in your repository.
• Click "New issue" to create an issue.

Using GitHub Projects for Task Management

• Create a new project from the "Projects" tab.
• Add issues and pull requests to the project board.

7. GitHub Pages

Introduction to GitHub Pages

• A service to host static websites directly from a GitHub repository.

Hosting a Website on GitHub Pages

• Create a new repository or use an existing one.
• Create an index.html file in the repository.
• Enable GitHub Pages from the repository settings.

8. Best Practices and Tips

Writing Good Commit Messages

• Keep messages clear and concise.
• Use imperative mood (e.g., "Add feature" instead of "Added feature").

Using .gitignore

• Create a .gitignore file to exclude files and directories from being tracked.
• Common entries include node_modules/, .env, and .log.

Keeping Your Repository Clean and Organized

• Regularly merge branches.
• Delete obsolete branches.
• Use descriptive names for branches and commits.