student-start-instructions

Student Start Instructions

For my GitHub:

A quick set of instructions to get you started working with me.

GitHub

GitHub is a platform for hosting and collaborating on software projects. It uses Git for version control, allowing you to track changes, collaborate with others, and manage your projects efficiently.

Creating a GitHub Account

Visit GitHub at https://github.com/signup.
Enter your email address, create a password, and choose a username.
- Your username should be all lowercase. Ideally, your username is firstnamelastname or a variation thereof.
- Not not use a dash - or underscore _ in your username.
- If your desired username is taken, e.g. markcrowe try a variation like:
  - realmarkcrowe
  - themarkcrowe
  - notmarkcrowe
  - markjcrowe (it doesn’t matter that my middle initial is not J)
Follow the prompts to create a new account.

GitHub Sign Up Screenshot

GitHub Student Developer Pack

The GitHub Student Developer Pack is a collection of tools and services that are free for students. It includes free access to GitHub Pro and Co-Pilot, as well as discounts on software and services.

To apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack You must:

Have a GitHub account.
Register your student email address on GitHub.
- Go to https://github.com/settings/emails Be sure to scroll down to the Keep my email addresses private section and check the box.
Have Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled on your GitHub account.
- Go to https://github.com/settings/security and scroll down to Two-factor authentication and click Enable two-factor authentication. Follow the prompts to set up 2FA.
Have your Student ID or other proof of enrollment ready.

To apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack:

Sign in to your GitHub account.
Visit GitHub Education at https://education.github.com/. Click Join GitHub Education. Then for Select your role in education select Student. Scroll down the page to Application and your School and Email address should be listed. If not, add them.

Click Continue, then on the next page upload your proof of enrollment such as photo of your student ID, a letter from your school, or a transcript. Click Submit. You will receive an email from GitHub when your application is approved.