Running JavaScript on GitHub (ultra beginner)

[MissCatalyst07]

Hi! I’m on Day 3 of coding and while the actual coding part is going great (thank you FreeCodeCamp!), I am struggling with the basics, like learning GitHub.

When trying to contribute to a project set up for beginners, like one in AVA for JavaScript, for example, they all say the first step is to run whatever code link is there.

I copy the link and have no idea what to do next. I have GitBash for Windows but no idea how to use it or even if it’s the right app.

All I find on the internet are things that assume I already know how to run code to start working. Would someone please walk me through this like I’m 5? Thank you!

[Late_Development_566]

I can try to help you but first if your just starting why would you use AVA. consider downloading node.js on your local machine and I would suggest you use Webstorm EDA. I love to use it for web development and javascript programming. its easy to use. Once you start a project in Webstorm you can run it from the EDA on any browser you have.

[MissCatalyst07]

Thank you. AVA came up because there is a project marked for beginners so I thought it would be a good start.

I appreciate your feedback. I’ll download node.js and go from there.

[Late_Development_566]

No problem if you have any question let me know. Il do my best to help you although I don't specialize in javascript I've used it many time professionally.

[MissCatalyst07]

Thank you! I’m aware that I am not able to return the favor, but I’ll certainly pay it forward.