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PLAN & BUILD

You won't ask for this now, but you need it before you start coding.

How this plan works

Set up Git locally, connect to GitHub, and run a full commit/push cycle so you stop being scared of losing files or breaking the main project.

Follow the guided checklist: install Git, configure your identity, initialize your repo, connect to GitHub, then run through a full commit → push cycle. We finish with a branch walkthrough so you know how to make changes safely.

Disclaimer

We use Git + GitHub because almost every student team relies on that pairing. Once you learn the workflow, you can connect the same repo to GitLab, Bitbucket, or any other Git remote.

What you'll need

01

Cost

1 credit for the workflow (assistant responses billed separately)

02

A computer with internet access

Works on Windows, Mac, or Linux

03

30–60 minutes

Install + run one full practice cycle

What you'll get

  • Git installed and configured on your machine
  • GitHub repo created, linked, and tested
  • Real .gitignore so junk files stay out of your commits
  • README with run steps so teammates know how to start
  • One full commit + push so you know the workflow works
  • Branch pattern to follow so you can ship without panic

Services used

  • Git
  • GitHub
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