GitHub Docs
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Getting started
Set up Git
At the heart of GitHub is an open-source version control system (VCS) called Git. Git is responsible for everything GitHub-related that happens locally on your computer.
Connecting to GitHub with SSH
You can connect to GitHub using the Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), which provides a secure channel over an unsecured network.
Creating and managing repositories
You can create a repository on GitHub to store and collaborate on your project's files, then manage the repository's name and location.
Basic writing and formatting syntax
Create sophisticated formatting for your prose and code on GitHub with simple syntax.
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About pull requests
Learn about pull requests and draft pull requests on GitHub. Pull requests communicate changes to a branch in a repository. Once a pull request is opened, you can review changes with collaborators and add follow-up commits.
Authentication documentation
Keep your account and data secure with features like two-factor authentication, SSH, and commit signature verification.
Getting code suggestions in your IDE with GitHub Copilot
Use GitHub Copilot to get code suggestions in your editor.
Managing remote repositories
Learn to work with your local repositories on your computer and remote repositories hosted on GitHub.