{
  "id": 2748034,
  "title": "#Git Workflow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/git-workflow",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:30:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/tkay/git-workflow-543p"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "File Creation and Working Directory:\n\nUpon opening git on your local device, navigate to the command execution area. Utilize the cd command to reach the home path, then cd Desktop to access your desktop folder. To create a new folder, use the mkdir command followed by your desired folder name, enclosed in quotation marks. For instance, mkdir \"my-first-project\" creates a folder named \"my-first-project.\" Enter the folder by typing cd my-first-project, establishing your working directory. Within this directory, create a new file using the touch command, specifying the file name and extension (e.g., data.xlsx, script.py, or notes.txt). After editing the file with your desired content, it is ready for the next steps.\n\nGitHub Repository Creation:\n\nLaunch your web browser and sign in to GitHub. Navigate to the top right corner, locate the (+) icon, and select \"New repository\" to create a new repository. Choose an appropriate name for your repository and provide a clear and concise description (though not mandatory). Decide whether you want the repository to be public (visible to everyone) or private (only visible within your account).",
  "summary": "File Creation and Working directory *From your local device, locate and open git to access git bash *From the git bash command execution area, enter the command cd to take you to the home path. *Then enter command cd Desktop to navigate to the desktop folder. * Use the commands below to create a new folder * * mkdir my-first-project . This opens a new folder. There are two options in naming: *use…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}