Version Control using Git and GitHub - Repository Setup, Branching, and Merging

Hands-on assignment to practice initializing a repository, connecting to GitHub, branching, committing, and completing a pull request workflow.

Learning Goals

• Initialize and configure a local Git repository.
• Connect to a remote on GitHub using SSH or HTTPS.
• Create and merge feature-update with meaningful commits.
• Practice pull request etiquette (description, reviewers, status checks).

Prerequisites

• Git installed locally and authenticated with GitHub.
• An editor/IDE and terminal access.

Tasks

1. Prepare your environment and initialize the repository.
2. Set the default branch to 'main', configure your Git identity, and push the initial commit to GitHub.
3. Create a branch name of feature-branch; add or modify files; commit with clear messages.
4. Push the branch to GitHub and open a pull request with a clear description.
5. Address review feedback (if any), then merge the branch back to 'main'.

Workflow Tips

• Commit early and often with descriptive messages.
• Use 'git status' and 'git log --oneline --graph' to stay oriented.
• Keep branches focused on a single change to make reviews easier.

Submission

• Ensure the merged 'main' branch on GitHub contains your final work.
• Share the repository URL and the pull request link (even if already merged).

References

• References docs: https://github.com/md-sarowar-alam/guide-line/blob/main/README.md