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GitHub for Next-Generation Coders

GitHub for Next-Generation Coders

By : Igor Irić
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GitHub for Next-Generation Coders

GitHub for Next-Generation Coders

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By: Igor Irić

Overview of this book

Navigating the world of collaborative software development can be daunting, especially for young coders just starting their programming journey. This book is designed to take you on a coding adventure, transforming you from a curious beginner into a confident GitHub user. The book builds a solid foundation and explains the Git version control system in depth, helping you understand how to track changes, collaborate effectively, and manage your projects with ease. You'll master repositories, the building blocks of your coding projects, and learn branching strategies to experiment and work seamlessly with others. The chapters will teach you about GitHub Actions, guiding you through workflow syntax, exploring environments and secrets management, and providing hands-on exercises to solidify your understanding. You’ll also discover how to craft a compelling GitHub profile that highlights your achievements and discover the exciting world of open-source projects where you can contribute and give back to the community. To get you started with AI, you’ll also learn how to leverage Copilot and ChatGPT together to write faster, cleaner code. By the end of this book, you’ll be well prepared to contribute to real-world projects on GitHub, equipped with the skills to thrive in the world of collaborative software development.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
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Part 1: Getting Started with GitHub
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Part 2: Collaborative Development Using GitHub
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Part 3: Mastering Git Commands and Tools
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Part 4: Advanced GitHub Functionalities
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Part 5: Personalizing Your GitHub Experience

Showcasing skills and expertise

In this section, we’ll explore a special feature on GitHub that is called a GitHub README profile! This is like your complete biography or CV on GitHub – a space where you can tell the community about yourself, what cool projects you’re working on, and many other details about yourself. Sounds great, but how can you create your own README profile?

Creating your README profile

It’s very simple to make a special repository on GitHub that’s all about you. Just create a new repository with the same name as your GitHub username. Yes – it has to be exactly the same. In my case, the repository is named error505:

Figure 12.5 – Creating a profile repository

Figure 12.5 – Creating a profile repository

As you can see in Figure 12.5, there is a message that automatically displays after typing your username as the name of the repository. The message shows that this repository will be special and asks if you’d like to...

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