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Setting Up Git/GitHub


Git

First go to the Git website and download the version for your operating system. When installing using the default options should be fine, especially if you are new to Git.

You will also need to create a GitHub account, when creating your account I would recommend using whatever email you plan to use in the future (not necessarily your UMSATS email). I suggest this because your GitHub account can be a useful addition to your resume and showing off your open source contributions. Make a note of your GitHub username and email, you will need these for the next steps.

Git Setup

Open up the Git bash or a command line interface and type the following commands:

Useful Links


GitHub guide for cloning a repo