How To Use GitHub

First of all, GitHub is cloud-based service that creates a platform for developers to manage and share their code. There is a large community of developers using GitHub because it allows one to collaborate on projects easier. It also allows for the developer to test out new versions of their program, or to help solve bugs. Think of it as a large saving platform with the ability to be worked on by others. That ability is up to the creator.

Create A Repository

A repository is where everything will be stored for a particular project, including files, images, and videos. You will create this in GitHub and, under best practices, you will create a repository (repo) for every project. Learn more about how to create a repo here.

Create A Branch

As you continue on in your project, new ideas may come to you that you would like to implement. Create a branch of your main project so that you can freely try things out or use it to solve issues. Feel free to commit any changes to your new branch.

Open A Pull Request

Pull requests allow for branches to merge. Just go to the Pull Requests tab on GitHub in your repository. Choose which branches to compare and hit create a new pull request.

Merge A Pull Request

You can then merge the pull request if you and your team agree with the changes. Just confirm your merge and delete the branch you just merged.