Introduction to GitHub
Get started using GitHub in less than an hour.
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Welcome to "Introduction to GitHub"! :wave:
What is GitHub?: GitHub is a collaboration platform that uses Git for versioning. GitHub is a popular place to share and contribute to open-source software. <br>:tv: Video: What is GitHub?
What is a repository?: A repository is a project containing files and folders. A repository tracks versions of files and folders. For more information, see "About repositories" from GitHub Docs.
What is a branch?: A branch is a parallel version of your repository. By default, your repository has one branch named main and it is considered to be the definitive branch. Creating additional branches allows you to copy the main branch of your repository and safely make any changes without disrupting the main project. Many people use branches to work on specific features without affecting any other parts of the project.
Branches allow you to separate your work from the main branch. In other words, everyone's work is safe while you contribute. For more information, see "".
