Let’s talk about how to install the GitHub client

GitHub is one of the largest open source communities in the world, providing programmers with a good communication and learning platform. In order to better use GitHub, we need to install the GitHub client on the computer. This article will introduce how to install the GitHub client.

1. Prerequisites

Before installing the GitHub client, we need to ensure that we have installed the following two necessary software:

1. Git

Git is a tool for version control, which can help programmers better manage code. If you have not installed Git, you can download it from the official website: https://git-scm.com/downloads

2. GitHub Account

If you have not registered a GitHub account , you need to register an account first and log in to https://github.com.

2. Install GitHub Desktop

1. Download

We can download GitHub Desktop from the GitHub official website. Open https://desktop.github.com/ and click the "Download GitHub Desktop" button. Once the download is complete, double-click the .exe file to start the installation.

2. Installation

During the installation process, you need to:

Select the installation path

Choose the look you like and import your GitHub Account Credentials

Decide whether to allow GitHub Desktop to manage your Git configuration

Enter your GitHub username and email address

3. Configuration

After the installation is complete, you need to perform simple configuration on the client.

First, you need to clone the remote repository. Click File > New Repository and select the repository you want to clone.

Secondly, you need to associate the cloned repository with your local repository. Click Clone Repository and copy the repository's URL. Under Repository location, select the folder where you want to save the repository. Click Clone and wait for the repository cloning to complete.

Finally, in the Settings menu, you can configure some options for GitHub Desktop, such as default repository location, default branch, etc.

3. Use GitHub Desktop

With GitHub Desktop, you can easily manage your repository.

1. New File

Click the "Create New File" button, enter the file name and content, and then click the "Submit to Master Branch" button. New files will be added to your repository.

2. Modify File

If you need to modify the file, you can modify it in the local folder, and then click the "Change File" button in GitHub Desktop. In the next step, you can review the changes and add a commit message.

3. Commit Changes

After each change, click the "Submit Changes" button. In Summary, enter a commit message describing your changes. Click the "Commit Changes" button to push the changes to the remote server.

4. View Updates

When other users commit changes, you can update your local repository by clicking GitHub Desktop’s Pull button. After updating, you can view changes made by other users.

Summary

Installing GitHub Desktop is a simple process, but now that you know how to use GitHub Desktop on your desktop, you can try modifying local files and committing changes to your repository. GitHub Desktop enhances code readability and maintainability and provides developers with a better way to collaborate. I hope you can get to know GitHub Desktop and have fun using it.

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