GitHub Presentation
- 3. • No more…. script, script_v2, script _v2_10-18edits, etc. • Can always go back to any previous version!Version control • Integrates edits from multiple people • Keeps record of who did what and whenCollaboration • All scripts in a single place with Readme files Documentation • You and others can recreate and/or modify an script you created, even many years laterReproducibility • Showcase your work to potential employers / schools • Promote your lab's achievements and facilitate the use of your pipelines Visibility Happy scientists!
- 7. 1. OpenTerminal 2. cd Desktop 3. git clone <repo’s https URL> 4. Enter GitHub username and password (only have to do this once)
- 9. create / edit files git add –A •Stage files you've added or edited •Can also use ’add’ command to stage specific files git commit –m <commit notes> •Commits the changes to your local repository •Lets you document the latest changes you've made git push •Sends your changes to the remote repository (on GitHub) Edit, stage/add, commit, push, repeat!
- 11. • Pull changes from the remote (GitHub) repo that have been made by others to work on the latest versiongit pull • Create a new ”branch” of your repo to test out new code while keeping the old ”master branch” • Can create multiple branches and name them whatever you want git branch <branch name> • Merges multiple branches together to make one cohesive repo again • Also resolves conflicts between your version and the version you're trying to pull from GitHub git merge • Similar to git branch, except it copies someone’s repo into a whole new separate repogit fork
- 13. Raj Lab GitHub Simple explanation of GitHub Reasons to use GitHub Official GitHub guides