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Part 6: Github Development Setup

Now that you’ve fleshed out the design of your project, it’s time to set up your GitHub repository so you can begin coding.

  1. Send a message containing the following in the Tech Team channel and ping the Tech Team role in your message.

    • The name of your project
    • A list of GitHub usernames for every member of the team
    • The GitHub username of your project manager/leader
    • A template repo (if you want to start from one of our curated templates)

  2. The Tech Team will create both a public GitHub repository and a GitHub Team for your project. The repository will have the following branch protection on the main branch.

    • No commit can be made to the main branch directly
    • All merges into the main branch require a pull request with at least one approving review
    • A new approving review is required if a new commit is made to the pull request branch

  3. Once the Tech Team creates the GitHub repository and team, push your first commit to start up your main codebase

    • Clone your project’s repository (Insert instructions on how to do this)
    • Create a new branch
    • Make changes to the new branch and commit them
    • Push your commit to the repository on GitHub
    • Create a pull request that merges changes from your branch to the main branch
    • Have at least 1 team member leave an approving review of your pull request
    • Click the merge button at the bottom of the pull request

  4. Just keep coding and don’t hesitate to reach out to the Tech Team with any questions or if you need some guidance. We have experts in every area of development!