🐙 Git & GitHub Basics for Windows

Starting with version control can be intimidating, but it's an essential skill for any developer. This guide covers the absolute basics of getting started with Git and GitHub on Windows.

📺 Video Guide

Watch the full video guide: Create Account, Install Git, Upload Project (Spanish Audio)

🚀 Step 1: Create a GitHub Account

1. Go to github.com.
2. Sign up with your email.
3. Verify your account.
4. (Optional) Set up 2FA for extra security.

💻 Step 2: Install Git on Windows

1. Download the installer from git-scm.com.
2. Run the installer.
3. Important: When asked about the default editor, you can choose VS Code if you have it installed.
4. Keep other settings as default (unless you know what you are doing).
5. Open "Git Bash" or "Command Prompt" and type git --version to verify.

☁️ Step 3: Upload Your First Project

1. Create a new repository on GitHub (click the + icon top right).
2. Open your project folder in Windows.
3. Right-click and open "Git Bash Here" (or use terminal).
4. Run these commands:

git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git branch -M main
git remote add origin https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/YOUR_REPO.git
git push -u origin main

🎉 Done!

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