Welcome to this guided project. In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to “use GIthub to provide hosting for software development and Visual Studio to host code locally on your electronic device.” I know it seems like a lot by the end of the project will develop a better understanding of Github and Visual Studio Code.
Introduction to Github and Visual Studio Code
Introduction to Github and Visual Studio Code
Taught in English
Instructor: Thelina George
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What you'll learn
Maneuver through Github.
Create a repository on Github.
Write code in VIsual Studio Code then add, commit, and push code from VScode to GIthub.
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Guided Project
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 hour
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.3
(130 reviews)
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
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Create a Github Profile
Create a Repository on Github
Connect Github to Github desktop to clone a repository
Clone repository to a visual studio code
Write and launch code in the browser, save to Github
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