A step-by-step guide from someone who just did it yesterday.
This repository contains a blog post documenting my experience creating my first public GitHub repository.
- Complete walkthrough of creating and publishing a GitHub repository
- Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Topics configuration guide
- Git commands explained
👉 Your First GitHub Repository (I Just Did This Yesterday)
I published my first public GitHub repo this week. While doing it, I took notes on every step, every mistake, and every "why won't this work?" moment.
This is that guide - written for anyone who's staring at the GitHub "New Repository" button and wondering what happens next.
- Creating a repository on GitHub
- Connecting local code to GitHub
- Git commands (
init,add,commit,push) - Adding topics for discoverability
- Common errors and solutions
- First-time GitHub users
- Developers publishing their first public code
- Anyone who wants a clear, jargon-free walkthrough
MIT License - Use this however you want.
Part of my "Building in Public" series where I document what I'm learning as I build DeadWax.