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diff --git a/_posts/2011-02-16-create-a-repo.markdown b/_posts/2011-02-16-create-a-repo.markdown new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3cd470a --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2011-02-16-create-a-repo.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ +--- +layout: default +title: Create A Repo +description: Create the place where your commits will be stored +categories: bootcamp +main_category: bootcamp +--- + +<span class="intro">If you’ve found yourself on this page, we’re assuming you’re brand new to Git and GitHub. This guide will walk you through creating your first repo, creating a README file, and making your first commit.</span> + +##<span>First:</span> Create A Repo + +Every time you push your commits to GitHub, they get stored in a repository (a.k.a. “repo”) + +1. <span class="step-title">Create a new repo</span> + + Click “New Repository + + <img src="/images/bootcamp/bootcamp_2_newrepo.jpg" width="558" height="291" alt="Click “New Repository" /> + + Fill out the information on this page. When you’re done, click “Create Repository” + + <img src="/images/bootcamp/bootcamp_2_repoinfo.jpg" width="558" height="437" alt="Fill in the info" /> + + Congratulations! You have successfully created your first repo! + +##<span>Next:</span> Create a README for your repo. + +While a README isn’t a required part of a GitHub repo, it is a good idea to have one. READMEs are a great place to describe your project or add some documentation such as how to install or use your project. + +1. <span class="step-title">Create the README file</span> + + In the prompt, type the following code: + + <pre class="terminal bootcamp"> + <span class="codeline">$ mkdir ~/Hello-World<span class="terminal-tooltip">Creates a folder for your project called "Hello-World" in your user folder</span></span> + <span class="codeline">$ cd ~/Hello-World<span class="terminal-tooltip">Changes the active directory in the prompt to your newly created folder</span></span> + <span class="codeline">$ git init<span class="terminal-tooltip">Sets up the necessary Git files</span></span> + <span class="codeline terminal-output">Initialized empty Git repository in /Users/octocat/Hello-World/.git/</span> + <span class="codeline">$ touch README<span class="terminal-tooltip">Creates a file called "README" in your Hello-World folder</span></span> + </pre> + + Open the new README file found in your Hello-World folder in a text editor and add the text “Hello World!.” When you are finished, save and close the file. + +2. <span class="step-title">Commit your README</span> + + Now that you have your README set up, it's time to commit it. A commit is essentially a snapshot of all the files in your project at a particular point in time. In the prompt, type the following code: + + <pre class="terminal bootcamp"> + <span class="codeline">$ git add README<span class="terminal-tooltip">Stages your README file, adding it to the list of files to be committed</span></span> + <span class="codeline">$ git commit -m 'first commit'<span class="terminal-tooltip"></span>Commits your files, adding the message "first commit"</span> + </pre> + + The code above executes actions locally, meaning you still haven’t done anything on GitHub yet. To connect your local repository to your GitHub account, you will need to set a remote for your repo and push your commits to it: + + <pre class="terminal bootcamp"> + <span class="codeline">$ git remote add origin git@github.com:octocat/Hello-World.git<span class="terminal-tooltip">Sets the origin for the Hello-World repo</span></span> + <span class="codeline">$ git push origin master<span class="terminal-tooltip"></span>Sends your commit to GitHub</span> + </pre> + + Now if you look at your repository on GitHub, you will see your README has been added to it. + + <img src="/images/bootcamp/bootcamp_2_updatedreadme.jpg" width="558" height="577" alt="Your README has been created" /> + +##<span>Lastly:</span> Celebrate + +Congratulations! You have now created a repository on GitHub, created a README, committed it, and pushed it to GitHub. What do you want to do next? + +<ol class="next-steps"> +<li><a href="/set-up-git-redirect/">Set Up Git</a></li> +<li>Create A Repository</li> +<li><a href="/fork-a-repo/">Fork A Repository</a></li> +<li><a href="/be-social/">Be Social</a></li> +</ol>
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