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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the world of version control with Git and GitHub! We will walk you through the essential steps to get you started, from creating an account to making your first contribution to a project. This powerful combination of tools is fundamental for software development, but it's also incredibly useful for tracking changes in any set of files, from manuscripts to research data.
Episode Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #472 · New Users Guide to Github
01:16 Bill moves to Manjaro with KDE
02:21 Larry uses the Mint Cinnamon upgrade path to Release 22.2 (Zara)
03:45 Bill helps a friend with advertising in Windows 11's Solitaire game!
12:48 Welcome to the world of version control
13:48 What is Git?
15:14 So, what is GitHub?
18:12 Key benefits for a new user
21:59 Open Source alternatives
23:25 Starting to use GitHub
25:53 GitHub Desktop for Linux
28:47 AI Disclaimer
30:16 Picks: Micro and GitHub Desktop
32:19 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
33:19 End
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