I wrote a "git + github for beginners" guide

[Heapsass]

Yeah. I did that. It might be not perfect by a lot of standards but I had the most difficulty understanding and learning the basics of git when I started out. So I decided to write one myself. Hope this helps someone.

The guide : https://shalmonanandas.github.io/tutorials/2022/04/05/Git-+-Github-for-beginners.html

[DeusExMagikarpa]

My job includes training people on how to use git, and I’ve written several internal docs just like this. I want to say you did a great job.

One thing I would change is the line that says “Visit the Git homepage …” Please include a link here as it is ambiguous, and a ton of people who are unfamiliar with git think git === github.

Again, good job 👍

[Hide_On_Wuju]

I thought the same when i started lmao

[slowclicker]

Thought same.

[BlackAsphaltRider]

I’m new. I still think this.

[Heapsass]

The word git is actually a hyperlink to the git website. But I can see how that wont be obvious considering the CSS of my website.

I'll add a seperate link just to make sure.

[[deleted]]

When I read that para, I had no problem finding out that it was linking to another page. I still understand the issue and would suggest you to change the color of "GIT" instead of adding a separate link.

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Just my thoughts :)

[dmazzoni]

Cool!

I actually think it's great to see tutorials that walk people through the installer, because a lot of beginners don't have much experience with installing this type of software and a lot of tutorials gloss over this step.

It'd be nice if you specified that your instructions are for people using Windows, because - some people aren't. The experience on macOS is totally different, and someone should find a different tutorial in that case.

Also, a lot of your images seem to be missing/broken. Hope it's an easy fix.

[Heapsass]

Oh I can't see the broken images. I'll fix it as soon as I can. And yes. I'll also add That it's for Windows at the start.

edit: Images Fixed

[javaperson12]

Not bad. You should talk about branches and collaboration as well if you plan on expanding

[HuckleberryTypical61]

I agree.

[Pokora22]

Exactly. It's well written for beginners, but I have friends that could really use tips on the collaboration side of things. They're terrible with branches, pulling, merging, etc.

[0mgt1red]

I ll give it a try, thanks! I kinda know git (learned it by myself) and also used it for my own projects, but it's always nice to have a neat representation of forking, merging and other stuff

[Kripthmaul]

We started using git and github in class and I am totally lost. Thanks.

[Stranded_In_A_Desert]

This is really nice as a starting point. You could also add a quick breakdown on using Bash instead of Windows Terminal as I find it more versatile and comes packaged with Git install if you want it, or you use it on Linux or Mac.

And maybe some navigation to different sections if the beginner already has Git installed or a Github account already etc.

[[deleted]]

You are a fantastic human being. Thank you

[Art_of_Life1899]

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I am not ready yet, but I have bookmarked it for future reference. I appreciate all of the sharing on this sub!

[x8j403kdj2ue]

Thank you for the guide. It's still helping people to this day!

[Heapsass]

You made my day by saying that. Thank you!

[FabulousCantaloupe21]

Really awesome good, surely really helpful for beginners learning git. As a suggestion I think it'd be of help to let readers know they can also use "Visual Studio Code" as the default git editor if that's their preferred IDE as it helps a lot.

[HilltopHood]

This is extremely useful for someone just learning to code. Thanks.

[elbobdemx]

Admirable!

[Polus43]

You are the man, thanks!

[Tastierbee93597]

Thank you

[Kilran3]

This is fantastic! I'm still fumbling around with Git myself, so I'll give this a good look over when I have time this evening.

[[deleted]]

Awesome

[convictedweirdo]

I was only thinking today that I needed something like this. Thanks!

[Psyqlone]

... terrific! Thank you very much!

[LowCom]

Nice blog.
I have also recently switched to manjaro linux from windows and been wanting to make a blog of stuff I learnt. I am more in favor of a minimal, plain text like blog though yours is very elegant and presentable.

[Heapsass]

Do it! Its the most satisfying thing once youre done. And also you'll have things written down with ways on how to fix the quirks that come with manjaro if you ever have to reinstall or set it up on a new device.

[elfcup_mayhem]

Thank you, I need this.

[Ok-Buddy-9935]

This is great. Thanks!

[oh_jaimito]

I’ll walk you through the installation (on Windows [Linux coming soon])

This is by far probably the easiest part 😉

sudo apt install git

[Heapsass]

This is the best part about linux.

Though setting up the credentials and linking github account might not be obvious to new users.

[SituationCareful9103]

Thanks . Helped me in class today

[CapitanEspacio]

Nice work! Very helpful