Push Code to GitHub

This tutorial explains how to upload your local project to GitHub.

GitHub is a platform where developers store and manage their code using Git, a version control system that tracks changes in files.

Uploading your project to GitHub helps you: - Backup your code online - Track changes - Share projects with others

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Step 1 - Open Terminal

Open your terminal (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Terminal) and go to your project folder.

Example:

cd project_folder

What this command does

cd means change directory.
It moves the terminal into the folder where your project files are located.

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Step 2 - Initialize Git Repository

Run:

git init

What this command does

git init creates a Git repository in your project folder.
Git will now start tracking changes in your files.

It also creates a hidden folder called:

.git

This folder stores the version history of your project.

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Step 3 - Check Repository Status

Run:

git status

What this command does

Shows the current status of your project.

It tells you: - which files are new - which files are modified - which files are ready to commit

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Step 4 - Add Files to Git

Run:

git add .

What this command does

Adds files to the staging area.

The dot . means add all files in the current folder.

These files are now prepared for the next commit.

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Step 5 - Commit the Files

Run:

git commit -m "first commit"

What this command does

git commit saves a snapshot of your project.

-m allows you to add a message describing the change.

Example messages: - first commit - add login page - fix navbar bug

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Step 6 - Create GitHub Repository

Go to https://github.com

Click New Repository and create a repository.

After creating it, GitHub will show a repository URL like this: - https://github.com/username/project.git

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Step 7 - Connect Local Project to GitHub

Run:

git remote add origin https://github.com/username/project.git

What this command does

Connects your local project to the GitHub repository.

• origin → name of the remote repository
• URL → GitHub repository address

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Step 8 - Push Code to GitHub

Run:

git push origin main

What this command does

Uploads your local commits to GitHub.

• git push → send code to remote repository
• origin → remote repository name
• main → branch name

After running this command, your project will appear on GitHub.

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Summary of Commands

Command	Purpose
cd folder	Move into project directory
git init	Initialize Git repository
git status	Show repository status
git add .	Add files to staging area
git commit -m "message"	Save changes
git remote add origin URL	Connect project to GitHub
git push origin main	Upload code to GitHub

Your project is now successfully stored on GitHub.