First Time User Question

[TimFeat73]

I have a very basic question, almost embarrassed to ask but here goes.
I installed the Addin, clicked on Export Source Files. The folder was created as described.
F:\Databases\Development\Income\Income.accdb.src
I then downloaded GITHUB desktop. I had some repositories already created but they were test and not appropriate for my Access applications. I created a new repository : F:\Git\AccessCodeControl.
I don't know how to link or point to the location of my Source export above. I have several Access applications I would like to set up in Git and I am trying to figure out the best plan. Would each application be a branch. all leading back to main?
Any advice or help you can offer would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[joyfullservice]

Hi Tim, that's a great question! Don't feel bad for asking. What I like to do is start with creating the git repository for the project. You can create a free private repository on GitHub or GitLab, or you can do a local one if you prefer. I like using something like GitHub because it gives me a redundancy if something happens to my computer. After creating the remote repository and cloning it to your computer, you then drop a copy of the database into the root of the cloned repository on your computer and use the add-in to export source.

Here are a couple videos that walk through the process. I think you might find them helpful, and potentially pick up a few more tips along the way. The first one is a more detailed walk through, and the second one was a fun presentation comparing two different tools.

Access Version Control - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85sVx6HnpXQ
The Battle of the VCS Add-Ins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSXbuxW2Ntw

[TimFeat73]

Thank you! That got me in the game!