How to use GitHub without writing code?

 
Step 1: Sign Up and Sign In
 

Begin by creating your free GitHub account and signing in via your web browser.

• Open https://github.com in your browser.
• Click the “Sign up” button.
• Enter your email, create a username and password, then follow the on-screen prompts.
• Verify your email address to activate your account.
• Sign in with your new credentials.

 
Step 2: Explore the GitHub Dashboard
 

The Dashboard is your central hub for navigating repositories, notifications, and activities.

• Click the GitHub logo or “Dashboard” in the top-left corner.
• Review “Your repositories” to see any existing projects.
• Check “Your issues” and “Your pull requests” to monitor tasks and contributions.
• Visit “Explore” (in the top menu) to discover popular repositories, trending topics, and learning resources.

 
Step 3: Create a New Repository
 

A repository stores all your project files and version history. You don’t need to write code to use it.

• Click the “+” icon in the top-right corner and select “New repository.”
• Enter a repository name and optional description.
• Choose “Public” or “Private.” Public repositories are visible to everyone; private ones only to you and collaborators you invite.
• Optionally check “Add a README file” to initialize your repository with documentation.
• Click “Create repository.”

 
Step 4: Upload Files via the Web Interface
 

Use GitHub’s web UI to add existing documents, images, or other assets.

• Open your repository and click “Add file” → “Upload files.”
• Drag and drop files or click to browse your computer.
• Review the file list and scroll down to “Commit changes.”
• Enter a commit message like “Add project documents.”
• Click “Commit changes” to upload.

 
Step 5: Create and Edit Files in the Browser
 

Create or update text-based files (Markdown, text, CSV) without any local tools.

• In your repo, click “Add file” → “Create new file.”
• Type the filename (for example, README.md).
• Use the built-in editor to write or paste content.
• Preview Markdown by switching to the “Preview” tab.
• Scroll down, enter a commit message, and click “Commit new file.”

# Project Title

A brief description of the project and its purpose.

 
Step 6: Track Work with Issues and Discussions
 

Use Issues to log tasks, feature requests, or bugs. Discussions let you have ongoing conversations.

• Click the “Issues” tab in your repository.
• Click “New issue,” enter a title and description, then submit.
• Assign labels, milestones, or assignees to organize work.
• Use the “Discussions” tab to start general Q&A or brainstorming threads.
• Follow, comment, or close issues as progress is made.

 
Step 7: Organize with Project Boards
 

Project boards provide Kanban-style workflows to visualize progress.

• Go to the “Projects” tab and click “New project.”
• Select a template (e.g., Basic Kanban) or start blank.
• Create columns such as “To do,” “In progress,” and “Done.”
• Add cards by linking existing issues or creating notes.
• Drag and drop cards between columns to update status.

 
Step 8: Document with the Wiki and Share Insights
 

The Wiki lets you build a knowledge base alongside your code.

• Click the “Wiki” tab in your repository.
• Click “Create the first page.”
• Name your page (e.g., Home) and add content using Markdown.
• Save the page and create additional pages for tutorials, FAQs, or guidelines.
• Use links to connect pages and structure your documentation.