SherpadNdabambi / getting-started

A simple introduction to the Git/GitHub workflow.

Starter Project

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Contents

1. About
2. How to Complete the Project

About

This is a simple introduction to the Git & GitHub workflow.

How to Complete the Project

1. To get started, create a fork of this repository and cd into it.

   gh repo fork "https://github.com/SDI1/starter-project"
   cd starter-project/
   

2. Build and run "hello.cpp"

   g++ hello.cpp -o hello
   ./hello
   

   You should see output like this:

   

3. You are now going to edit the program to print your name. Create a new branch.

   git checkout -b "add-name"
   

4. Open "hello.cpp" with your favourite text editor or IDE and add the following line.

   cout << "Hello, <insert your name here>!\n";

   

5. Build and run again.

   g++ hello.cpp -o hello
   ./hello
   

   This time the program should also display your name.

   

6. Now commit your changes.

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add name"
   

7. Push your changes to the branch.

   git push -u origin "add-name"
   

8. Open a pull request.

   gh pr create