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Guide to Pushing Code from VS Code to GitHub

Guide to Pushing Code from VS Code to GitHub

Pushing your code from Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to GitHub is a crucial step to ensure your work is securely stored and accessible. Whether you're using the graphical user interface (GUI) or the integrated terminal, this comprehensive guide provides detailed, easy-to-follow instructions to help you upload your code seamlessly to your GitHub repository.

01. Setting up your GitHub repository

  1. Create a new repository on GitHub:

    • Visit GitHub and sign in.
    • Click on the "New" button under the "Repositories" tab.
    • Enter your repository details, such as the repository name, description (optional), and visibility (public or private).
    • Click on the "Create repository" button.

  2. Connect your local repository to your GitHub repository:

    • Open your terminal or command prompt.
    • Navigate to your project directory using the cd command: 
      cd path/to/your/project
    • Initialize Git in your project directory if it is not already initialized: 
      git init
    • Add the remote repository URL: 
      git remote add origin https://github.com/username/repository.git
    • Verify the remote repository URL: 
      git remote -v

02. How to push code from VS Code to GitHub

A) Using the VS Code GUI

  1. Open your project in VS Code.
  2. Open the Source Control panel:
    • Click on the Source Control icon on the sidebar or press Ctrl+Shift+G.
  3. Stage your changes:
    • Click on the '+' icon next to each changed file to stage files individually.
    • Alternatively, click on the "Stage All Changes" icon at the top to stage all changes.
  4. Commit your changes:
    • Enter a commit message in the input box at the top of the Source Control panel.
    • Press Ctrl+Enter to commit the staged files.
  5. Push your changes:
    • Click on the '...' button at the top of the Source Control panel, then select "Push" from the dropdown menu.
    • If pushing to a new branch, select "Push to" and enter the branch name.

B) Using the VS Code terminal

  1. Open the integrated terminal in VS Code:
    • Use the shortcut Ctrl+` (Control + backtick) or navigate through View → Terminal.
  2. Stage your changes: 
    git add .
  3. Commit your changes: 
    git commit -m "Your descriptive commit message"
  4. Push your changes:
    • To push to the main branch: 
      git push origin main
    • To push to another branch, replace main with your branch name: 
      git push origin branch-name

03. Additional tips

  • Check your current branch: 
    git branch
  • Switch branches: 
    git checkout branch-name
  • Pull before pushing: Always pull the latest changes to avoid conflicts: 
    git pull origin main
  • Resolve conflicts: If conflicts arise, VS Code will highlight the conflicting files, and you can resolve them directly in the editor.
  • Set a default branch: If the default branch is not main, set it using: 
    git branch -M main
  • Check the status of your repository: 
    git status

For further information, refer to the official GitHub documentation or reach out to the developer community.

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