GitHub Starter

Introduction

To speed up the process of getting our class application underway, a GitHub repo has been created that contains some folders and files. In this activity, you'll create a new repo with pre-existing content.

Video

This video shows how to delete a GitHub repository, as well as how to create a repository using a template (which is what you are doing in this activity). You do not need to delete, prior to using the template. Watch the video to obtain a general idea, but follow the written steps to complete the activity. This is the Transcript of the video.

Directions

A GitHub repo can come in different configurations. The starter code is in a "template" configuration. This means it's intended to be downloaded, not developed directly. Let's go get it, and integrate it now.

1. Go to the CSE 340-starter repo on GitHub.
2. Make sure you are logged in to GitHub. If you are not, do so!
3. Click the "Use this template" button and select "Create new repository". If you don't see the "Use this template " button, it is because you are NOT logged in.
4. You will be taken to the "Create a new repository" setting in your own account.
5. Follow the same process you have used in previous classes to create and then clone the repo to your own computer.
6. In the next activity we'll take a look at what you just added and why.

Conclusion

The addition of these folders and files should provide a base to build on as the course progresses.