GeeCoding Git Starter

Kickstart your Git journey with this hands-on exercise tailored for absolute beginners.

• Fork and Clone this repo

• Create a feature branch for your work

• Customize your own profile card file

• Commit, push, and open a pull request

• Git installed locally (git --version)
• A GitHub account
• A code editor (e.g. VS Code) or terminal

1. Fork this repository

• Fork to create your own copy under your account.

2. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/ssbarik/geecoding-git-starter.git
   cd geecoding-git-starter

Each student will add a personal profile card in its own file.

1. Create a new branch (use your GitHub username as scope)

   git checkout -b <your-feature-branch>
   

2. Copy the template into your own file

    cp students/template.html students/<your-username>.html
   

3. Edit students/<your-username>.html

4. Commit & push your changes

   git add students/<your-username>.html
   git commit -m "Add profile card"
   git push --set-upstream origin <your-feature-branch>
   

5. Open a Pull Request on GitHub against the main branch. Once approved, your card will appear automatically on the page.

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Happy coding—and welcome to the world of version control!