Code, Conquer, and Escape!

Getting Started with GitHub

GitHub is a platform where programmers store, share, and collaborate on code. It’s like Google Drive for programmers!

Step 1: Create Your GitHub Account

  1. Go to GitHub.com
  2. Click “Sign up” in the top right corner
  3. Choose a username (this will be your programmer identity!)
  4. Use your school email address
  5. Create a strong password
  6. Verify your account through the email GitHub sends you

Step 2: Set Up Your Profile

  1. Add a profile picture (click your avatar in the top right)
  2. Go to your profile settings
  3. Add a short bio about yourself
  4. Consider adding your location and interests
  5. Make your profile public so others can see your coding journey!

Ready to start coding? Once you have your GitHub account set up, you’ll be ready to join our coding adventures!

Step 3: Get Your GitHub Student Pack (Bonus!)

As a student, you can get free access to premium developer tools through the GitHub Student Pack!

  1. Go to GitHub Student Pack
  2. Click “Get your pack”
  3. Verify your student status with your school email
  4. You may need to upload a photo of your student ID or transcript
  5. Once approved, you’ll get access to:
    • GitHub Pro features for free
    • Free domains and hosting
    • Premium development tools
    • Cloud computing credits
    • And much more!

Note: It may take a few days to get approved for the Student Pack, but it’s worth the wait!

🚀 Your First Assignment: Markdown Practice

Ready to start your coding journey? Your first mission is to learn Markdown - the formatting language that programmers use everywhere!

📝 Assignment: Practice with Markdown

  • What you’ll do: Learn to format text like a programmer while telling us about yourself and your tech interests!
  • Time needed: 30-45 minutes
  • What you’ll learn: Headings, bold/italic text, lists, links, quotes, and task lists

🎯 Start the Assignment

How to Complete the Assignment:

  1. Click the link above to go to the practice repository
  2. Read the README.md for complete instructions
  3. Edit the markdown_practice.md file to complete all challenges
  4. Save your work by committing your changes
  5. Celebrate! You’ve just learned markdown and used GitHub! 🎉
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