How to Set Up GitHub: Beginner's Tutorial for Version Control

 What is GitHub and Why Use It for Version Control?

GitHub is a web-based platform that uses Git, a version control system, to help developers manage and collaborate on code projects. By setting up GitHub, you can keep track of changes, revert to previous versions, and work with others seamlessly. Version control is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your code and avoiding potential conflicts.

Step 1: Setting Up Your GitHub Account

Before diving into version control, you need to set up a GitHub account:

1. Visit GitHub: Go to GitHub and sign up with your email address.

On the above Image you can see Enter email enter email address there and click on continue

1. Verify Your Email: Enter the OTP sent to your email to complete the verification process.

1. Choose a Plan: GitHub offers several plans, including a free one perfect for beginners.

Step 2: Installing Git for Version Control

To use GitHub effectively, you need to install Git, the version control system that powers GitHub:

1. Download Git: Visit the Git website and download the appropriate version for your operating system.

1. Install Git: Follow the on-screen instructions to install Git on your computer.

Step 3: Configuring GitHub with Git

Once Git is installed, you need to configure it to work with your GitHub account:

1. Open Git Bash: After installation, access Git Bash from your desktop.

2. Right click :on desktop space you will see git bash as show in below image.

1. Set Up Your Username and Email: Use the following commands to configure Git:

   bash
   
   git config --global user.name "YourGitHubUsername"
   git config --global user.email "your-email@example.com"
   

1. Optional: Set up an SSH key for secure access to your repositories.

Generate SSH Key (Optional but Recommended): To securely connect to GitHub, you can generate an SSH key:

ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your-email@example.com"

Follow the prompts to save the key, then add it to your GitHub account.

Authenticate with GitHub: After configuring, Git will prompt you to enter your GitHub username and password when you push or pull changes. Alternatively, you can use a personal access token or SSH key for authentication.

Now After that you will finally abe to push code in github.