About GitHub
GitHub is a web-based Git repository hosting service. It is a popular platform for developers to collaborate on projects and to share code. GitHub provides a user-friendly interface for managing and tracking changes to your code, as well as a platform for hosting and sharing your projects with others.
Create GitHub Account
Creating a GitHub account is free and easy. Follow these steps:
- Visit github.com
- Click on the "Sign up" button in the top right corner
- Enter your email address and create a password
- Choose a unique username
- Verify your email address
- Complete the setup wizard
Tip: Choose a professional username as it will be visible in your GitHub profile and repositories. Many developers use their real name or a variation of it.
GitHub Alternatives
While GitHub is the most popular, there are other Git hosting platforms:
GitLab
Open-source platform with built-in CI/CD and DevOps features.
Bitbucket
Atlassian's Git solution with Jira integration.
Azure Repos
Microsoft's Git hosting as part of Azure DevOps.
Gitea
Self-hosted, lightweight Git service.
Next Step
Now that you have a GitHub account, let's configure Git with your user details.