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[kkjafi]

I am a beginner in web development and new to using github. Can someone guide me on how to create my project on github or import an existing one.

[OmarGuesmi1]

🟢 Option 1: Create a New Project on GitHub (No Git on PC needed)

Go to GitHub
and log in.

Click “+” → New repository.

Fill in:

Repository name: my-first-project

Description: (optional)

Choose Public or Private

Check Initialize this repository with a README ✅

Click Create repository.

You can now add files directly by clicking Add file → Upload files, then Commit changes.

✅ Your new project is live on GitHub!

🟢 Option 2: Import an Existing Project (Using Git)

Install Git if you don’t have it: Git Download

Open Terminal or Command Prompt.

Go to your project folder:

cd path/to/your/project

Initialize Git:

git init

Add all files:

git add .

Commit your files:

git commit -m "Initial commit"

Create a repository on GitHub (like in Option 1) and copy the URL:
https://github.com/your-username/my-existing-project.git

Link your local project to GitHub:

git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/my-existing-project.git

Push your project:

git push -u origin master

🎉 Now your existing project is on GitHub!

📝 Tips for Beginners

Use VS Code — it has built-in Git support.

Always commit small changes with clear messages.

Check GitHub for visual guides and Git cheatsheets.

[Chamath-Adithya]

If you’re starting a new project, you can:

Go to GitHub
and click “New repository”.
Give it a name, choose public or private, and optionally add a README.
You can then either create files directly on GitHub or clone it locally with:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git

If you want to import an existing project, you can:
Initialize Git in your project folder:

git init

Add your files and commit:

git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"

Add the GitHub repo as remote and push:

git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git
git branch -M main
git push -u origin main

There are also great beginner guides and videos on GitHub Docs to walk you through the process.

[kkjafi]

I want the beginner guide and video that can walk me through the process

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On Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 2:37 PM Chamath Adithya ***@***.***> wrote: If you’re starting a new project, you can: Go to GitHub <https://github.com/> and click “New repository”. Give it a name, choose public or private, and optionally add a README. You can then either create files directly on GitHub or clone it locally with: git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git If you want to import an existing project, you can: Initialize Git in your project folder: git init Add your files and commit: git add . git commit -m "Initial commit" Add the GitHub repo as remote and push: git remote add origin https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git git branch -M main git push -u origin main There are also great beginner guides and videos on GitHub Docs to walk you through the process. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#177391 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AEHMPIQTZ7ESGXISKT6F2YT3YOHZ5AVCNFSM6AAAAACJTBTT46VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43URDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHMYTINZSGE3TEMY> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[Chamath-Adithya]

https://youtu.be/a9u2yZvsqHA?si=ZIxVKK6c7ojeJ3Vq