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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +id: github-basics |
| 3 | +title: GitHub Basics |
| 4 | +sidebar_label: GitHub Basics |
| 5 | +sidebar_position: 1 |
| 6 | +description: Learn the fundamentals of Git and GitHub — forking, commits, pull requests, and making your first open-source contribution. |
| 7 | +--- |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +# GitHub Basics |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +Welcome to the GitHub Basics section. This collection is designed to help beginners get comfortable with Git, GitHub workflows, and making their first open-source contributions. |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +Whether you're completely new or need a refresher, these guides walk you through practical steps with examples so you can start contributing confidently. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +## What you'll learn |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +- How to set up Git locally and configure your account |
| 18 | +- Forking repositories and cloning to your machine |
| 19 | +- Making commits, branches, and opening pull requests |
| 20 | +- Using labels, issues, and maintaining clean PRs |
| 21 | +- Finding "good first issue" tasks and submitting your first contribution |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +## Getting started |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +1. Read the introduction to Git and GitHub in this section. |
| 26 | +2. Fork the repository you want to contribute to. |
| 27 | +3. Clone your fork and create a feature branch. |
| 28 | +4. Make changes, commit with clear messages, and push your branch. |
| 29 | +5. Open a Pull Request and follow contribution guidelines. |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +## Recommended articles in this section |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +- [Make your first open-source contribution](/docs/GitHub/GitHub-basics/first-opensource-code) |
| 34 | +- [Maintainer guide and labels](/docs/GitHub/Maintainer-guide/github-labels) |
| 35 | +- [Start from Here](/docs/GitHub/GitHub-basics/create-github-repo) |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +## Need help? |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +- Join our Discord for real-time help: https://discord.gg/Yxv9RA3r |
| 40 | +- Browse our GitHub org: https://github.com/recodehive |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +--- |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +Ready to contribute? Start with the "Make your first open-source contribution" guide above and follow the steps — the community is here to help. |
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