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Lesson: Create a Shared Repository on GitHub

🎯 Objective

Work together as a group to create a shared GitHub repository that you will use to build your team website. One group member will take the lead on this task.

👣 Steps

  1. Decide Who Will Create the Repository Choose one team member to complete the following steps.

  2. Start a Screen Share The person creating the repository should share their screen so the whole group can watch and provide input.

  3. Go to GitHub and Create a New Repository

    • Sign in at github.com.
    • Click the + icon in the top right corner and choose “New repository”.
    • Give the repository a clear name, such as team-website-project.
    • (Optional) Add a short description.
    • Set the repository to Public unless told otherwise.
    • Check the box to “Add a README file”.
    • Click Create repository.

  4. Copy the Repository Link

    • Click the green Code button.
    • Copy the HTTPS link to share with your group.

  5. Share with Your Group

    • Send the link to your teammates and continue to the next lesson to add them as collaborators.

✅ Practice Check

💬 Discussion Prompt

Why is it helpful to start with a README and a live deployment right away?