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Lesson 1: Getting Started with GitHub

This lesson covers the basics of creating a GitHub account, setting up a repository, and adding files.

Step 1: Creating a GitHub Account​

  1. Go to github.com.
  2. Click "Sign up" in the top-right corner.
  3. Enter the required details:
    • Username
    • Email
    • Password
  4. Verify your email.
  5. Complete the setup (optional steps can be skipped).

Step 2: Creating a New Repository​

  1. Click the "+" button in the top-right corner and select "New repository".
  2. Fill in the repository details:
    • Repository name (e.g., my-first-repo)
    • Description (optional)
    • Choose Public or Private visibility
  3. (Optional) Select "Initialize this repository with a README".
  4. Click "Create repository".

Step 3: Adding Files to the Repository​

Method 1: Upload via GitHub Web​

  1. Open your repository.
  2. Click "Add file" → "Upload files".
  3. Drag and drop files or click "Choose your files".
  4. Add a commit message (e.g., "Added my first file").
  5. Click "Commit changes".

Method 2: Using Git (Command Line)​

  1. Install Git if it is not already installed.

  2. Open a terminal and run the following commands:

    git clone <repo-url>
    cd <repo-name>
    echo "Hello GitHub" > hello.txt
    git add .
    git commit -m "Added hello.txt"
    git push origin main