GitHub: Linking Your Local Git Repository for Collaboration

• Please refer to the previous blog post titled "Demystifying Git: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Version Control" (DAY39) for a clearer understanding before delving into this blog post.

Information for each command related to working with GitHub:

1. Sign in with your account: Visit GitHub Website and sign in with your username and password to access your account and repositories.
2. Make a repository: Create a new repository ( Directory ) on GitHub by clicking on the "New" button. Fill in the necessary information such as repository name, description, visibility (public/private), and choose options like adding a README file
3. In the git bash terminal, git remote add origin [URL]: This command is used to connect your local Git repository to a remote repository on GitHub. The [URL] represents the location of your remote repository on GitHub, and origin is a shorthand name for that URL, allowing you to refer to it easily in commands.
4. git push -u origin master: This command is used to upload your local changes to the remote repository specified as origin on the master branch. The -u flag sets the upstream branch, linking your local master branch with the remote origin/master branch. This is typically done for the initial push to establish the connection between local and remote repositories.
• More explanation of branches: Git branches are separate lines of development that allow you to work on different features or fixes independently. The master branch is the default branch in Git, representing the main line of development.
5. Adding collaborators to your GitHub repository allows others to access and contribute to your project. Collaborators can clone your repository to their local machines, make changes, and push those changes back to the remote repository on GitHub.
• Changes made on the GitHub repository are reflected there, but the local machine remains unchanged until you use git pull to fetch and merge the changes from GitHub to your local repository. This ensures that your local copy stays up to date with the remote repository.