Welcome! Whether you're a designer exploring AI, a developer building applications, or someone who works between design and engineering, here are some resources to help you get started with GitHub.
- 🎨 I'm a Designer, Creator, or AI Explorer
- 👩💻 I'm a Developer or Technical Builder
- 🤝 I Work Between Design and Engineering
You don't need to be a developer to start building with GitHub.
Learn the basics of repositories, collaboration, and version control.
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GitHub for Beginners
https://github.blog/tag/github-for-beginners/ -
Get Started with GitHub Documentation
https://docs.github.com/en/get-started
Learn how GitHub Copilot can help you create, prototype, and build faster.
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GitHub Copilot Quickstart
https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/quickstart -
GitHub Copilot Tutorials Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0lo9MOBetEFcp4SCWinBdpml9B2U25-f -
GitHub Copilot Cookbook
https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/tutorials/copilot-cookbook
A beginner-friendly introduction to the CLI.
- GitHub CLI for Beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDxRhhs36ns&list=PL0lo9MOBetEHvO-spzKBAITkkTqv4RvNl
Explore tools, APIs, automation, AI workflows, and platform capabilities.
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GitHub Copilot Quickstart
https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/quickstart -
GitHub Copilot Cookbook
https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/tutorials/copilot-cookbook
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Build Your First Copilot-Powered App
https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/copilot-sdk/getting-started -
GitHub Copilot Extensions and AI Development
https://github.com/features/ai/github-app?locale=en-US
Learn how MCP enables AI tools to securely connect to systems and services.
- MCP Podcast Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjnFXtUDKNg&list=PL0lo9MOBetEHmIDpT8KA-qt7Ebb2GhesV&index=2&t=2s
For product managers, design systems teams, UX engineers, developer advocates, technical program managers, and cross-functional collaborators.
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GitHub Issues
https://docs.github.com/issues -
GitHub Projects
https://docs.github.com/issues/planning-and-tracking-with-projects
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GitHub Docs Home
https://docs.github.com -
GitHub Markdown Guide
https://docs.github.com/get-started/writing-on-github
Use GitHub to:
- Manage design system changes
- Track feature requests and feedback
- Coordinate releases across teams
- Review documentation updates
- Collaborate asynchronously
Learn how to participate in and maintain open source projects.
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Open Source Guides
https://opensource.guide/ -
Contributing to Projects on GitHub
https://docs.github.com/get-started/exploring-projects-on-github/contributing-to-open-source
Not sure where to begin?
Start here:
https://docs.github.com/en/get-started
Start here:
https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/quickstart
Start here:
https://github.com/features/ai/github-app?locale=en-US
Start here:
https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/tutorials/copilot-cookbook
Start here:
https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/copilot-sdk/getting-started