Information on how Github is administered and managed within CDL

What GitHub Account Should I use for my work at CDL?

Options

• Re-use a pre-existing GitHub account
• Create a new GitHub account dedicated for my work at CDL
• Create a separate GitHub account in order to administer a GitHub organization
• Create a machine user

What email(s) should I associate with my GitHub account

What Type of Billing Plan should my GitHub account have?

GitHub offers 3 types of plans

• Personal
• Pro
• Enterprise

Due to cost, CDL does not have an enterprise plan.

Most CDL users have been able to qualify for a free pro account using GitHub for Education benefits.

• Create a confluence page describing how to apply for these benefits

What is a GitHub Organization? How does CDL utilize GitHub Organizations?

I need to create a new repo, which organization should I use?

I need to create a new repo, should it be public or private?

What content should never be stored it git (even in a private repo?)

What collaboration settings are recommended for my new GitHub repo?

What CI/CD tools should I utilize with my repository?

Options

• GitHub actions
• AWS CodePipeline
• Jenkins

When should I authorize an application to access my GitHub repo?

When should I create an Access Token?

What type of access token should I use?

Options

• Classic
• Fine-grained

How can I access the GitHub api?

Which GitHub api should I use?

Options

• GraphQL
• API

Can we use GitHub Codespaces?

Best Practices

Developer Best Practices

SSH Keys for GitHub

Forking CDL repositories

Signed Commits

Organization Admin Best Practices

Product/Project Management Best Practices