Using Git and GitHub: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here's an easy-to-follow guide for using Git and GitHub:

Install GitHub CLI (gh):

1. Open your terminal.

2. Run the following command to install GitHub CLI:

    sudo apt install gh
   

Authenticate with GitHub:

1. Run the command:

    gh auth login
   

2. Follow the prompts to authenticate with GitHub.

Create a New Repository:

1. Run the command:

    gh repo create <repo-name> --public
   

Initialize Git and Push to GitHub:

1. If you haven't initialized Git yet:

    git init -b main
    git add .
    git commit -m "First commit"
   

2. To push an existing local repository to GitHub:

    gh repo create
    # SELECT >> Push an existing local repository to GitHub
   

3. Alternatively, if you want to create a new repository from scratch:

    gh repo create
    # SELECT >> Create a new repository on GitHub from scratch
    git add .
    git commit -m "Message"
   

4. Push your changes to GitHub:

    git push -u -f origin main
   

Push Existing Project to an Existing Repository:

1. Initialize Git (if not already done):

    git init -b main
   

2. Add files, commit changes, and set up the remote repository:

    git add .
    git commit -m "hello my friend"
    git remote add origin <repository-url>
   

3. Push your changes to GitHub:

    git push -u -f origin main
   

This guide should help you navigate through setting up and managing your projects with Git and GitHub. Let me know if you need further assistance!