aliasar1 / hello-github

Contribution Guide for "hello-github" Repository

Welcome to "hello-github"!

We're thrilled that you want to make your first contribution on GitHub. This repository is designed to help you understand how GitHub works by adding your name to a JavaScript array of names in a file.

Getting Started

1. Fork the Repository

Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this repository's page. This will create a copy of the repository in your GitHub account.

2. Clone Your Fork

In your forked repository, click the "Code" button and copy the repository's URL. Then, open your terminal and run

git clone <your-fork-url>

3. Navigate to the Project

Move to the project's directory using the cd command! :

cd hello-github

4. Adding Your Name

Open the src/data/names.js file. You'll find a JavaScript array that looks like this

const names = [
  "John Doe",
  "Jane Smith",
  // Add your name below this line
];

Add your name to the array. Make sure to keep the format consistent.

5. Commit Your Changes

Save your changes and commit them to your local repository:

git add src/data/names.js
git commit -m "Add your name to the names array"

6. Push Your Changes

Push your changes to your forked repository on GitHub:

git push origin main

7. Create a Pull

Go to your forked repository on GitHub and click the "Pull Request" button. This will open a new pull request, comparing your changes to the original "hello-github" repository.

8. Describe Your Pull Request

Give your pull request a clear title and description explaining what you've added.

9. Submit Your Pull Request

Click the "Create Pull Request" button to submit your contribution.

Congratulations!

You've just made your first contribution to the "hello-github" repository. Our team will review your pull request, and once it's approved, your name will be added to the list.

Thank you for contributing, and welcome to the open-source community!

License

MIT