GitHub Quick Tips

Get 30 tips and tricks for working more effectively and efficiently in GitHub.

Introduction

• GitHub tips and tricks

1. Setting Up Github

• Optimize your profile
• Add descriptions URLS and tags
• Turn a repository into a template
• Add Collaborators to a repository
• Use a secret key on your projects
• Protect your repo branches
• Get maximum contribution credits

2. The Github Interface

• GitHub search tips
• Multi-line highlights
• Access the hidden help shortcuts
• Compare two branches
• Pin GitHub repositories
• Evergreen permalinks

3. Working with Repos

• Create empty folders
• Organize utility templates
• Get all repo branches
• Use shields for repos
• Add social media cards
• Delete and restore branches
• GitHub Flavored Markdown

4. Github Tools

• GitHub Pages
• Create a wiki
• Contribute to an open-source project
• Create a project kanban for your repo
• GitHub open-source metrics

5. External Tools

• What can I do with the GitHub CLI
• Start a new project with npx and degit
• Get the GitHub Student Developer Pack
• Create repo shortcuts
• Share code with gists