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Clone the project repository

o Step 1: Open your terminal or Git Bash.
o Step 2: Copy the repository URL from GitHub.
o Step 3: Run the command: git clone <repository-URL>.
o Step 4: Navigate to the cloned directory: cd <repository-name>.
o Step 5: Install dependencies using the command (e.g., npm install, pip install -r
requirements.txt, etc.).
o Step 6: Run the application (e.g., npm start or python app.py) and verify functionality.

2. Create a new branch

o Step 1: Ensure you are on the main branch: git checkout main.
o Step 2: Pull the latest changes: git pull origin main.
o Step 3: Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature/ui-enhancement.
o Step 4: Start making the required changes in this branch.

3. Make and commit changes

o Step 1: Edit the file (e.g., fix a typo in README.md).
o Step 2: Stage the changes: git add README.md.
o Step 3: Commit the changes with a descriptive message:
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git commit -m "fix: corrected typo in README"

4. Push to the remote repository

o Step 1: Push the new branch to the remote repository:
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git push origin feature/ui-enhancement
o Step 2: Verify the branch appears in the remote repository by checking GitHub.

5. Create a pull request (PR)

o Step 1: Go to your repository on GitHub.
o Step 2: Click "Compare & pull request" for the pushed branch.
o Step 3: Add a title and description of the PR.
o Step 4: Assign reviewers and click "Create pull request."

6. Review and merge a PR

o Step 1: Open the pull request from the repository’s "Pull Requests" tab.
o Step 2: Review the code, check for functionality, and add comments if needed.
o Step 3: Approve the PR or request changes.
o Step 4: Once approved, click "Merge pull request."

7. Resolve merge conflicts

o Step 1: Attempt to merge the branch: git merge <branch-name>.
o Step 2: If a conflict occurs, open the conflicting file(s).
o Step 3: Edit the sections marked with <<<<<<<, =======, and >>>>>>>.
o Step 4: Save the resolved file(s) and run:
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git add <file-name>
git commit -m "fix: resolved merge conflicts"

8. Track and close issues

o Step 1: Go to the "Issues" tab on GitHub and click "New issue."
o Step 2: Add a descriptive title and detailed information about the bug or feature request.
o Step 3: Assign it to a developer and add relevant labels.
o Step 4: Mention the issue in your PR description (e.g., Fixes #123). The issue will close
automatically when the PR is merged.
 9. Set up GitHub Pages
o Step 1: Create a new branch: git checkout -b gh-pages.
o Step 2: Move static site files (e.g., index.html) to this branch.
o Step 3: Push the branch to GitHub: git push origin gh-pages.
o Step 4: Go to the repository settings, enable GitHub Pages, and select the gh-pages
branch.

10. Rebase a branch

 Step 1: Switch to your branch: git checkout feature/ui-enhancement.
 Step 2: Run: git fetch origin main.
 Step 3: Rebase your branch:
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git rebase origin/main
 Step 4: Resolve conflicts if any, and complete the rebase with:
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git rebase --continue

11. Pair programming via Codespaces

 Step 1: Open the repository on GitHub and click the "Code" button.
 Step 2: Select "Codespaces" and create a new Codespace.
 Step 3: Share the Codespace link with a teammate to collaborate in real-time.

12. Git blame and debugging

 Step 1: Run the command:
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git blame <file-name>
 Step 2: Identify the commit and developer responsible for introducing the issue.
 Step 3: Use git show <commit-hash> to review the specific changes in that commit.

13. Squash commits

 Step 1: Run:
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git rebase -i HEAD~<number-of-commits>
 Step 2: Mark unnecessary commits as squash in the editor.
 Step 3: Save and provide a new commit message for the squashed commits.

14. Draft a release

 Step 1: Go to the "Releases" tab on GitHub and click "Draft a new release."
 Step 2: Add a version tag (e.g., v2.0.0) and release title.
 Step 3: Add release notes summarizing the changes and click "Publish release."

15. GitHub Projects integration

 Step 1: Go to the "Projects" tab in your repository.
 Step 2: Create a new project and add columns like "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done."
 Step 3: Add issues and PRs to the appropriate columns and update their status as tasks progress.

16. Custom GitHub Actions workflow

 Step 1: Create a file at .github/workflows/build.yml.
 Step 2: Define your workflow steps (e.g., test, build, lint) using YAML syntax.
 Step 3: Push the file to trigger the workflow automatically.

17. Fork and contribute to an open-source project

 Step 1: Fork the repository using the "Fork" button on GitHub.
 Step 2: Clone your forked repository and make changes locally.
  Step 3: Push the changes to your fork and create a pull request to the original repository.

18. Audit repository with CodeQL

 Step 1: Enable "Code scanning alerts" in the repository settings.
 Step 2: Set up CodeQL workflows using GitHub Actions.
 Step 3: Review the analysis results and address any vulnerabilities.

19. Interactive rebase for history cleanup

 Step 1: Run:
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git rebase -i HEAD~<number-of-commits>
 Step 2: Reorder, edit, or squash commits as needed in the interactive editor.
 Step 3: Save and complete the rebase.

20. Migrate a repository

 Step 1: Export the repository from GitLab (or another platform) as a zip file.
 Step 2: Import it into GitHub using the "Import repository" tool.
 Step 3: Verify that all issues, PRs, and tags have been successfully migrated.

Process expanding:

1. Clone the Project Repository

 Open your terminal or Git Bash: Navigate to the folder where you want to clone the repository.
 Copy the repository URL: Find the URL from the GitHub page of the repository (HTTPS or SSH).
 Clone the repository:
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git clone <repository-URL>
 Navigate to the cloned directory:
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cd <repository-name>
 Install dependencies: Use a command like:
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npm install # For Node.js
pip install -r requirements.txt # For Python
 Run the application:
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npm start # For Node.js
python app.py # For Python

2. Create a New Branch

 Switch to the main branch:
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git checkout main
 Pull the latest changes:
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git pull origin main
 Create a new branch:
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git checkout -b feature/ui-enhancement
3. Make and Commit Changes
 Edit the desired file(s).
 Stage the changes:
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git add <file-name>
 Commit the changes with a descriptive message:
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git commit -m "fix: corrected typo in README"

4. Push to the Remote Repository

 Push the branch to the remote repository:
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git push origin feature/ui-enhancement

5. Create a Pull Request (PR)

 Go to your GitHub repository.
 Click on "Compare & pull request."
 Add a title and description.
 Assign reviewers if required, then click "Create pull request."

6. Review and Merge a PR

 Navigate to the "Pull Requests" tab on GitHub.
 Open the PR to review the changes.
 Add comments, approve, or request changes.
 Once approved, click "Merge pull request."

7. Resolve Merge Conflicts

 Attempt to merge the branch:
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git merge <branch-name>
 Open files with conflicts and resolve sections marked with <<<<<<<, =======, and >>>>>>>.
 Stage the resolved file(s):
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git add <file-name>
 Commit the changes:
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git commit -m "fix: resolved merge conflicts"

8. Track and Close Issues

 Go to the "Issues" tab on GitHub.
 Create a new issue with a title and description.
 Assign it to a developer and add labels.
 Reference the issue in a PR description (e.g., Fixes #123). It will automatically close upon merging.

9. Set Up GitHub Pages

 Create a branch:
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git checkout -b gh-pages
 Move static site files to this branch.
 Push the branch:
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git push origin gh-pages
 Enable GitHub Pages in the repository settings, selecting the gh-pages branch.

10. Rebase a Branch

 Switch to your branch:
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git checkout feature/ui-enhancement
 Fetch the latest changes from main:
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git fetch origin main
 Rebase the branch:
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git rebase origin/main
 Resolve conflicts (if any) and complete the rebase:
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git rebase --continue

11. Pair Programming via Codespaces

 Open the repository on GitHub and click "Code."
 Select "Codespaces" and create a new instance.
 Share the Codespace link with your teammate for real-time collaboration.

12. Git Blame and Debugging

 Identify the author of specific lines:
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git blame <file-name>
 Review the changes from a specific commit:
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git show <commit-hash>

13. Squash Commits

 Start an interactive rebase:
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git rebase -i HEAD~<number-of-commits>
 In the editor, mark unnecessary commits as squash.
 Provide a new commit message for the squashed commits.

14. Draft a Release

 Go to the "Releases" tab on GitHub.
 Click "Draft a new release."
 Add a version tag, title, and release notes.
 Click "Publish release."

15. GitHub Projects Integration

 Go to the "Projects" tab in the repository.
 Create a new project and add columns like "To Do," "In Progress," and "Done."
 Assign issues or PRs to appropriate columns.
16. Custom GitHub Actions Workflow
 Create a file .github/workflows/build.yml.
 Define the workflow in YAML:
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name: Build and Test

on: [push, pull_request]

jobs:
build:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v3
- name: Install Dependencies
run: npm install
- name: Run Tests
run: npm test
 Push the file to trigger the workflow.

17. Fork and Contribute to Open Source

 Fork the repository on GitHub.
 Clone your fork:
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git clone <fork-URL>
 Make changes, push to your fork, and create a pull request to the original repository.

18. Audit Repository with CodeQL

 Enable "Code scanning alerts" in repository settings.
 Add a CodeQL workflow to .github/workflows/.
 Push changes and review the analysis results.

19. Interactive Rebase for History Cleanup

 Start an interactive rebase:
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git rebase -i HEAD~<number-of-commits>
 Reorder, edit, or squash commits as needed.
 Save changes to complete the rebase.

20. Migrate a Repository

 Export from GitLab (or other platform):
o Go to the repository settings in GitLab.
o Export the repository as a zip file.
 Import into GitHub:
o Go to the GitHub "Import repository" tool: https://github.com/new/import.
o Provide the repository URL (if public) or upload the exported zip file.
 Verify Migration:
o Ensure all branches, commits, issues, and tags are imported successfully.