GitHub for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Not Messing Up Your Code

Introduction

Welcome to GitHub, the magical land where developers store their precious code, collaborate with others, and occasionally panic when they realize they’ve just pushed a bug into production. Whether you’re a coding newbie or someone who’s only here because a friend insisted “you HAVE to use GitHub,” this guide is for you.

By the end of this post, you’ll be throwing around terms like “commit” and “pull request” with the confidence of someone who definitely didn’t just Google what they mean. So grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger), and let’s dive into the wonderful world of GitHub!