Git 1 - Individual Setup

Table of Contents

1. Git 1 - Individual Setup
   1. Install Git
   2. Make an Account on GitHub
   3. Create a New Repository, Commit Changes
   4. Submit
   5. Grading

In this assignment, you will install git on your computer, create a GitHub account, and create and push changes to a repository. This document provides very brief instructions on each step.

Install Git

Follow the instructions at https://git-scm.com/.

Make an Account on GitHub

Visit https://github.com/signup and create an account if you don’t already have one.

Create a New Repository, Commit Changes

Create a new public repository on GitHub, initialized with a default README.md file. Clone the repository and edit README.md to contain the phrase “Repository for git setup, <your name>”, replacing <your name> with your first and last name. Commit and push the change to the main branch.

Submit

Submit the url for your repository on Canvas.

Grading

The assignment is worth 50 points towards your total Homework grade. The assignment is graded as follows:

• URL submitted points to your visible repository: 10pts
• README.md contains the required phrase: 10pts
• Repository contains initial commit with default README.md file: 10pts
• Repository contains second commit adding the required phrase to README.md: 10pts
• Commit messages are clear and professional: 10pts