How to Use GitHub Desktop
Step 1: Download and Install GitHub Desktop
Download the GitHub Desktop package for your OS.
Step 2: Launch GitHub Desktop
Double-click the setup file you downloaded and complete the installation.
Once installed, launch GitHub Desktop.
Authenticate with your GitHub account to access resources.
Step 3: Create a New Git Repository
Click on "File" and then "Options" in GitHub Desktop.
Select "New Repository."
Enter repository details:
- Name
- Description
- Local Path
- Initialize with README
- Git ignore
- License
Step 4: Publish Repository to GitHub
Click "Publish repository" to push to GitHub.
Provide repository details:
- Name
- Description
- Private/Public
Click "Publish repository" to create the repository on GitHub.
Step 5: Add Projects to the Repository
Add new or existing projects to the local repository location.
Step 6: Commit Changes
Make changes to project files.
In GitHub Desktop, observe changes in the "Changes" list.
Click "Commit" to commit changes.
Step 7: Push Changes to GitHub
Push committed changes to GitHub using "Push Origin."
Step 8: View Changes on GitHub
Changes are now reflected in the GitHub repository.
Congratulations! You've successfully used GitHub Desktop to manage repositories and projects.
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