GitHub 101

What is GitHub?

Quick intro — no jargon. Ready for commands? Go to the CLI.

🤔

What is it?

Google Drive for code — with Git tracking every version, so you can rewind and collaborate safely.

✨

Why bother?

💾 Save points for your work.
🌍 Show real projects to recruiters.
🤝 Collaborate via pull requests.
🎓 Learn by reading real code.

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🚀Beginner path

Step 1 — Get set up on GitHub

Create your account and install the tools you'll need on your computer.

Make a GitHub account
Go to github.com and sign up. Pick a username you're happy to show off — it becomes part of every project URL.
Example
```
https://github.com/your-username
```
Install Git
Git is the tool that tracks your code. Download it from git-scm.com, then open a terminal.
Example
```
git --version   →   git version 2.45.0
```

Tell Git who you are

Set your name and email so every commit is signed by you.

Example

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "you@example.com"

📦Beginner path

Step 2 — Make your first repo

Turn any folder into a Git project and save your first snapshot.

Start your first repo
Inside a project folder, run `git init`. Git will start tracking every file you add.
Example
```
git init
```
Save your first snapshot
Stage your files, then commit with a short message that describes what you did.
Example
```
git add .
git commit -m "first commit"
```

Tip: Do one step at a time. Tick it when you finish — your progress stays saved in this browser so you can come back later.