To contribute to someone else's repository on GitHub, you typically follow these steps. In your case, you want to contribute to the repository at https://github.com/Alex-is-Gonzalez/getMerged. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do that:
If you don't already have a GitHub account, you'll need to create one. Go to https://github.com and sign up for an account.
Visit the repository you want to contribute to, which is https://github.com/Alex-is-Gonzalez/getMerged. Click the "Fork" button in the upper right-hand corner of the repository page. This will create a copy of the repository in your own GitHub account. Clone Your Fork:
Use the git clone command to clone your forked repository to your local machine. Replace your-username with your actual GitHub username.
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$ git clone https://github.com/your-username/getMerged.git
##Create a New Branch:
Navigate to the repository directory on your local machine.
Create a new branch for your contribution. Branch names are typically related to the issue or feature you are working on. For example, you can create a branch called "feature/my-contribution."
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$ git checkout -b feature/my-contribution
Make Your Changes:
Make the necessary changes to the code, documentation, or other files in your local copy of the repository.
##Commit Your Changes:
Use the git add and git commit commands to stage and commit your changes.
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$ git add .
$ git commit -m "Description of your changes"
##Push Your Changes:
Push your local branch to your forked repository on GitHub.
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$ git push origin feature/my-contribution
##Create a Pull Request:
Go to your forked repository on GitHub. You should see a message saying that you've recently pushed a branch and a "Compare & pull request" button. Click that button. Submit Your Pull Request:
Provide a descriptive title and comment explaining the changes you've made. Ensure that the base repository (Alex-is-Gonzalez/getMerged) and the base branch are correct. Click the "Create pull request" button. Wait for Review:
The owner of the original repository will review your pull request. They may suggest changes or approve it. Make Changes (If Necessary):
If the owner requests changes, make the necessary adjustments in your local branch and push the changes to your forked repository. The pull request will automatically update. Merge Your Pull Request:
Once the owner is satisfied with your changes, they will merge your pull request into the original repository. Congratulations! You've successfully contributed to someone else's repository on GitHub. Remember to keep your forked repository in sync with the original repository by regularly fetching and merging its changes to avoid conflicts.