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GitHub for Next-Generation Coders

You're reading from   GitHub for Next-Generation Coders Build your ideas, share your code, and join a community of creators

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835463048
Length 384 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Igor Irić Igor Irić
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Table of Contents (21) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Getting Started with GitHub FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Introduction to Version Control and GitHub 3. Chapter 2: Mastering GitHub Essentials 4. Part 2: Collaborative Development Using GitHub
5. Chapter 3: GitHub Features for Collaborating on Projects 6. Chapter 4: Branching in GitHub and Git 7. Chapter 5: Collaborating on Code through Pull Requests 8. Chapter 6: Resolving Merge Conflicts – on GitHub and Locally 9. Part 3: Mastering Git Commands and Tools
10. Chapter 7: Git History and Reverting Commits 11. Chapter 8: Helpful Tools and Git Commands 12. Part 4: Advanced GitHub Functionalities
13. Chapter 9: Leveraging GitHub Actions for Automation 14. Chapter 10: Enhancing GitHub Security Measures 15. Chapter 11: Engaging with the Open Source Community 16. Part 5: Personalizing Your GitHub Experience
17. Chapter 12: Crafting Your GitHub Profile 18. Chapter 13: GitHub Copilot Aiding Code Creation 19. Index 20. Other Books You May Enjoy

Adding stats and achievements to your profile

Your GitHub profile is like your superhero costume. It tells people about your powers (skills), your adventures (projects), and the badges of honor (achievements) you’ve earned along the way. But how do you make sure people see the cool stuff you’ve done all at once? That’s where widgets come into play!

What are these widgets?

Widgets are like little display windows you can add to your GitHub profile’s README file (a special document that introduces you and your work). These widgets can show off your GitHub stats, such as how many projects you’ve worked on or how many programming languages you’ve used. It’s a way to showcase your coding journey and achievements in a fun and visual way.

Here are some examples of widgets:

  • GitHub Stats: This widget shows how many contributions you’ve made, how many people have starred your projects, and so on. It’s like a mini...
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