Github Tutorial

Github Tutorial

The source code management system to manage the codes faster is called Git. It uses distributed revision control. Linus Torvalds designed and developed Git for Linux kernel development. This is free software and can be used for both web-based and non-web based applications. The code can be downloaded by the users and necessary changes can be made as per their requirements as it is open source. Git has a staging area where it looks for the files after the user places it. All the code changes are not tracked and the files in the staging area are considered as commit and not all the modified files.

Why do we need to learn Github?

1. The community of Github is so large that if we do a project in Git and it is good enough, then the exposure for that project is wide due to the community support.
2. If the work is done in Git, the colleagues can have a look into the old work and make necessary amendments to the earlier work. Also, the work gets saved always so that the modifications can be tracked.
3. Github helps to integrate with different cloud platforms and store the work in the server whenever needed.

Applications of Github

• Separate access can be created to issues and requests so that entire repository need not be accessed. This saves time of the user.
• When the project is placed in Github, it is easy to document the changes and get feedback from different users about the project.
• Chances are high for recruiting companies to search for profiles in Github so that they know the person’s skill before recruiting them to the company.
• Proper documentation of any changes and dates of the changes can be made in Github.

Example

There is a platform where all the sample projects are placed so that anyone can access the project. There is a hierarchy where the directories are organized as api, graphql, hooks, pre-receive-hooks and scripts. A repository has to be created and a short description has to be given. A branch has to be created which creates read me file. In the editor write a simple program such as ‘print (hello world)’ and save or commit the changes. Pull request and check if the code is satisfying. Confirm merge pull request and a new project is created in Github.

Prerequisites

1. Basic window commands in command prompt such as cls, mkdir, set, etc. should be known to use Github.
2. Git uses some commands such as git pull, push, merge, commit, etc. and all these commands will be familiar with the continuous usage.
3. Logic is followed while creating a repository in Git and this should be considered by the user while doing a project.

Target Audience

People can use Github to create anything from an application or a simple code. It is the place where people communicate via code or rediscover themselves from the feedback of others and create projects for the work-related or self-satisfaction.