Start from scratch: Sign up for GitHub and use Git tools to create your first repository

When it comes to code version control and collaboration, GitHub and Git have become developers' first choice. GitHub provides a platform for hosting code, and Git is a powerful distributed version control system. In this blog, I will introduce you to how to register a GitHub account and create a repository using Git tools.

Step 1: Register a GitHub account

1. Open your browser, visit GitHub official website and click to jump .
2. Click the "Sign up" button in the upper right corner to enter the registration page.
3. On the registration page, fill in your username, email address, and password. Make sure you choose a username that's easy to remember and use a strong password to keep your account secure.
4. Click the "Verify" button to complete the verification code verification.
5. Choose your plan. GitHub provides free personal accounts and paid enterprise/team accounts. Beginners can usually choose free accounts.
6. Follow the prompts to complete other settings, such as choosing whether you would like to receive notifications about GitHub news and updates.
7. Click "Submit" to complete registration.

Step 2: Install Git tools

Before you start using GitHub for code management, you need to install Git tools on your local computer.

1. Visit Git official website and click to jump .
2. Depending on your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux), select the appropriate download link, then download and install the Git tools.
3. During the installation process, you can choose to keep the default settings or customize them as needed.

Step 3: Create a GitHub repository

Now that you have a GitHub account and Git tools, we will create a GitHub repository.

1. Log in to your GitHub account.
2. Click the "+" icon in the upper right corner of the page and select "New repository".
3. In the "Repository name" input box, give your repository a name, such as "my-first-repo".
4. Optional: In the "Description" input box, add a brief description so others can understand the contents of the repository.
5. Select the visibility of the repository (public or private). Public repositories are visible to everyone, while private repositories are only accessible to you and those authorized by you.
6. Check "Initialize this repository with a README". This will create a README file in your repository that can be used to describe the project.
7. Click "Create repository" to complete the creation.

Step 4: Use Git tools to operate the warehouse locally

1. On the GitHub repository page, find the "Code" button, click it and copy the repository's URL.
2. On your computer, use a command line terminal to navigate to the directory where you want the repository to be located. Run the following command to clone the repository locally:

git clone <仓库URL>

3. Enter the cloned warehouse directory:

cd <仓库名称>

4. Create or edit files to develop your project.
5. Add the changes to the Git staging area using the following command:

git add <文件名>

6. Use the following command to commit changes to the local repository:

git commit -m "提交说明"

7. Use the following command to push changes to the GitHub repository:

git push origin master

These commands push changes from local to GitHub repository.

in conclusion

Through this blog, you have learned how to register a GitHub account, install Git tools, and create and use a GitHub repository. Using GitHub and Git, you can easily manage code, work together, and participate in open source projects. These tools will provide great convenience in your software development and collaboration. With continued learning and practice, you'll become more proficient in leveraging these tools to support your projects and programming goals.