Getting Started with GitHub

A Beginner’s Guide to Version Control and Collaboration

Unlock the power of GitHub—even if you’ve never used it before.

Getting Started with GitHub is the ultimate beginner’s guide to one of the world’s most widely used platforms for version control, collaboration, and project management. Whether you're a student, freelancer, coder, or content creator, this book teaches you how to confidently use Git and GitHub with step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and clear visuals.

Inside this book, you’ll learn how to:

• Set up your GitHub account and install Git

• Create and manage repositories

• Track changes to your projects with Git commands

• Work with branches to develop features safely

• Collaborate with others using pull requests

• Handle files, commits, and project workflows like a pro

• Use GitHub for more than just code—like writing, documentation, and team projects

No prior coding or Git experience needed.

This book is written in plain English and includes real-world explanations, standard command references, and clean visuals that make learning easy—even for complete beginners.

Perfect For:

• First-time GitHub users

• Students and self-learners

• Designers, writers, and professionals managing digital work

• Developers starting out with version control

Start your GitHub journey today and learn how to collaborate like a pro—one commit at a time.