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make repo in github
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clone via gitclone button with https (it is green) -- copy to clipboard
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go to location in file system where you want to put the repo
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type "git clone (paste https from git button here)"
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enter credentials
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establish .gitignore
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ready to commit? type "git status"
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type "git add ." period for all changes
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type "git commit -m 'message'" avoid punc in message
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type "git push" to upload
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to refresh local machine with origin (github) type "git pull" in the correct git repo on your machine.
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don't edit unless you're up to date
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You might want to edit the defualt text editor that git will use to edit files. To do this, type 'git config --global core.editor "emacs"' for emacs, or your editor of choice.
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You may also want to update your name and email in the configuration. To do this type "git config --global --edit" to edit name and email (it will open in your default text editor).