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 "your-email@example.com"

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.

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