Learning GitHub as a Beginner – My Step-by-Step Guide from a CS Teacher

If you're new to coding, you've probably heard the name GitHub — but what is it really, and why do developers swear by it? In this beginner-friendly video, I’m walking you through everything you need to know to start using GitHub confidently — even if you’ve never used version control before. You’ll learn: ✅ The difference between Git and GitHub (and why it matters) ✅ How to create and set up your GitHub account ✅ How to upload your code and connect local projects ✅ What branches and pull requests are — and how to use them ✅ How to use GitHub Copilot to write code faster ✅ How to clone repos and explore real-world projects Whether you're building your first portfolio project or just want to finally understand GitHub, this video will give you a solid foundation that sets you up for collaboration, version control, and real-world coding workflows. 👉 Let’s demystify GitHub together! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro – Why Every Developer Needs GitHub 2:07 Git vs. GitHub – What’s the Difference? 4:15 How to Create a GitHub Account 5:06 Explore the GitHub Interface 05:56 GitHub Copilot Overview & Setup 08:29 Create, Issues, Pull Requests, Notifications, Your Profile 09:55 Create Your First Repository 10:14 Connect Your Local Project to GitHub 12:02 Collaborating with Branches 14:08 Cloning a Repository 15:36 Forks 16:23 Pull Requests 17:24 Outro – What to Do Next 🔔 Subscribe for more beginner-friendly coding tutorials 👉    / @code.gainers   If you're ready to take your projects from “saved on your desktop” to “live and collaborative,” this is the perfect place to start. Let’s go! 🚀 #GitHub #Git #CodingForBeginners #GitHubTutorial #DeveloperTools #OpenSource #CodeWithMe