Uploading your project to GitHub using GitHub Desktop is straightforward. Here's how:
1. Create a New Repository on GitHub
- Open your web browser and navigate to https://github.com/.
- Log in to your GitHub account.
- Click on the "New" button to create a new repository.
- Give your repository a name and description.
- Choose whether to make your repository public or private.
- Click on the "Create repository" button.
2. Initialize a Git Repository in Your Project Folder
- Open GitHub Desktop.
- Click on "File" and then "Add Local Repository..."
- Select the folder containing your project.
- GitHub Desktop will initialize a Git repository in your project folder.
3. Add Your Project Files to the Repository
- GitHub Desktop will show the files in your project folder.
- Select the files you want to add to the repository.
- Click on the "Stage Changes" button.
4. Commit Your Changes
- Enter a commit message describing the changes you made.
- Click on the "Commit to master" button.
5. Push Your Changes to GitHub
- Click on the "Push origin" button.
- GitHub Desktop will push your changes to the remote repository on GitHub.
6. View Your Project on GitHub
- Open your web browser and navigate to your repository on GitHub.
- You will see your project files and the commit history.
Remember:
- You can use the "Pull" button to download changes from the remote repository to your local computer.
- You can use the "Sync" button to pull and push changes simultaneously.
By following these steps, you can easily upload your project to GitHub using GitHub Desktop.
