The .github repository is a special repository that is used to store files related to the maintenance and management of the YouCube organization's GitHub repositories. It can be used to store organization-wide issue and pull request templates, code of conduct, and contribution guidelines, among other things.
Some common files that you might find in a .github repository include:
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PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md: This file contains templates for pull requests that can be used as a starting point when creating new pull requests. -
CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md: This file outlines the code of conduct for the repository, which sets out the expectations for behavior and conduct for contributors and users. -
CONTRIBUTING.md: This file provides guidelines for how to contribute to the repository, including information on how to submit pull requests and report issues. -
FUNDING.yml: This file lists the funding options that are available for the repository, such as links to donation pages or information on how to support the project financially. -
SECURITY.md: This file provides guidelines for reporting security vulnerabilities in the repository. -
SUPPORT.md: This file provides information on how users can get support for the repository, such as through forums or chat channels. -
.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE: This folder contains predefined templates for issues, which can provide guidance to users on what information to include when opening an issue and help ensure that important details are not overlooked. -
profile/bio.md: This file contains a short bio or description of the organization. -
profile/avatar.png: This file is an image that will be used as the organization avatar on GitHub. -
profile/social.yml: This file contains a list of social media links associated with the organization. -
profile/README.md: This file will appear on the organization's profile.