Introduction to Git and GitHub for College Students

Ever found yourself in the middle of coding chaos, unsure of how to keep track of your changes or collaborate with others? Git and GitHub might just be the superheroes you need! 🙋‍♀️

The first time I discovered GitHub was during my first year of college, and let me tell you, I was thrilled! I had just completed my first coding project, and the excitement of uploading it to GitHub was beyond words. I had heard a lot about Git and GitHub before, but actually using them to manage my code felt like stepping into a whole new world of possibilities. 🚀

If you’re just starting out in coding, one thing I can’t stress enough is the importance of Git and GitHub. Understanding Git is crucial for any developer, whether you’re working on a solo project or collaborating with a team. For me, it was like discovering the ultimate tool to organize, manage, and track every change I made in my code.

Here are some used commands you should be aware of:

One of the best things that Git and GitHub have enabled me to do is contribute to open-source projects 💯.

The first time I got my pull request merged into an open-source project, I felt like I had won a coding battle. It’s a sense of accomplishment that you can’t easily describe unless you’ve experienced it yourself. And the best part? I was learning from real developers, seeing how they structure their code, and contributing to something that could help people across the globe.

If you’re wondering where to start, I’d highly recommend checking out the Apna College’s one shot on Git and GitHub: https://youtu.be/Ez8F0nW6S-w?si=_zPRB7iB9N5sXx9F

All the best ✨