GitHub exposes functionality to let me create a new file. If I click that button, I’ll get the same experience as if I edited a file, with the one addition being that I can specify a file name. This might be f
How to Fork a Repository on GitHubTo fork a repository, simply head over to your desired repository's page and click on the "Fork" button, as shown in the image below.A forked copy will then be added to your own personal list of repositories on GitHub. The small text below the ...
This tutorial explains how to clone your Git repository to your local machine. This way you can work and develop your project locally.
This tutorial explains how to create a new Git repository of your website application by using the SiteGround Git Tool in Site Tools
In this tutorial, we explore Git objects to come up with ways to add an empty and almost empty directory to a Git repository. First, we delve into the main Git objects. After that, we briefly mention the link between Git and filesystem objects. Next, we set up a sample repository. Fi...
First, you should generate anSSH key. You must have at least one SSH public key to push your git repository to GitHub. You can check our knowledgebase articles how to generate an SSH key inWindows,MAC OSandLinux. Next, you should add the key through the GitHub interface. This is done...
It is easy to create new repositories in GitHub. And that becomes a problem when you have created way too many of them. Specially when you don't need them anymore. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to delete a GitHub repository. I'll also answer some common questions around deleting...
What is deleted when I remove a GitHub repository?Public repos: Only the repository is deleted; forks remain. Private repos: The repository and all its forks are permanently deleted. Associated data: Issues, pull requests, and wikis are erased.What if I only want to hide a repository but ...
To upload your website to GitHub, use Git commands or drag-and-drop files directly into your repository. Be sure to include an index.html file—it’s the entry point GitHub Pages uses when rendering your static website. For this example, we’ll use HTML code in a Unix system to focus...
You can also upload a folder to your existing GitHub repository. But as mentioned, it should contain at least one file to persist. To start, create a new folder consisting of a temporary text file on your computer. Then, go to the repository page and clickAdd file > Upload files. You ...