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Getting Started with GitHub: Uploading Files to a Repository

Welcome! This guide is for people who are new to GitHub and want to learn how to upload files to a repository. Whether you're sharing code, documents, or any other files, GitHub makes collaboration easy. Follow the steps below to get started.


1. What is a GitHub Repository?

A repository (or "repo") is like a folder for your project. It contains all your project’s files and tracks the history of changes.


2. Prerequisites


3. Creating a New Repository

  1. Log in to github.com.
  2. Click the + sign in the top right corner and select "New repository".
  3. Fill in the repository name, description, and choose if it should be public or private.
  4. Click "Create repository".

4. Uploading Files Using the Web Interface

  1. Go to your repository on GitHub.
  2. Click the "Add file" button, then choose "Upload files".
  3. Drag and drop your files or click "choose your files" to select from your computer.
  4. Scroll down, add a commit message (a short description of your upload).
  5. Click "Commit changes" to upload your files.

5. Tips

  • You can upload multiple files at once.
  • For large files, you might need Git Large File Storage (LFS). - Make sure your files do not contain sensitive information before uploading.

6. Getting Help


Happy collaborating! 🚀

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