Creating-a-GitHub-Repository.md

Creating a GitHub Repository

1. Go to GitHub and log in.
2. Click the “+” icon in the top right corner and select “New repository”.
3. Fill in the repository name, description (optional), and choose between public or private.
4. Initialize the repository with a README if desired.
5. Click “Create repository”.

Connecting Local Repository to GitHub

1. Initialize Git in Your Project Directory:

   • Open your terminal and navigate to your project directory:

     cd /path/to/your/project

   • Initialize a new Git repository:

     git init

2. Add Remote Repository:

   • Copy the URL of your GitHub repository (found on the repository page under the “Code” button).
   • Add the remote repository:

     git remote add origin https://github.com/yourusername/your-repository.git

3. First Commit and Push:

   • Add your project files to the staging area:

     git add .

   • Commit your changes:

     git commit -m "Initial commit"

   • Change branch

     git branch -M main

   • Push your changes to GitHub:

     git push -u origin main