{
  "id": 2781045,
  "title": "My Two Weeks At Luxe Dev Hq Data Analysis Class: From a Local Folder to GitHub Using Git and SSH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/my-two-weeks-at-luxe-dev-hq-data-analysis-class-from-a-local-folder",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-23T11:42:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/stan7210/my-two-weeks-at-luxe-dev-hq-data-analysis-class-from-a-local-folder-to-github-using-git-and-ssh-2bco"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over the past two weeks, I embarked on a journey to learn the fundamentals of Git and GitHub in the context of data science. One pivotal concept I grasped was the distinction between Git and GitHub: Git is a version control system that moves files to GitHub, whereas GitHub serves as an online platform for storing and managing Git repositories and fostering collaboration among developers.\n\nA particularly valuable skill I acquired was the process of transitioning a project stored in a local folder on my computer to GitHub. I also delved into the utilization of SSH to establish a secure connection between my computer and GitHub.\n\nTo initiate the setup of SSH, I accessed my PowerShell on Windows and executed the SSH server while authenticating my credentials. Next, I created a folder on my desktop, navigated to it using the command prompt, and created a new directory. On GitHub.com, I proceeded to my profile, clicked on the \"Repository\" option, and created a new repository. After copying the repository's URL, I navigated to the settings section, accessed the \"SSH and GPG keys\" tab, and pasted the public key. Testing the SSH key proved to be a challenging endeavor, consuming several hours of my time; however, with the invaluable assistance of my instructors, I successfully resolved the issue.",
  "summary": "Introduction Over the past two weeks, I have been learning the basics of Git and GitHub and how they are used in Data science. During the classes, I learned that Git and GitHub are not the same thing. Git moves files to GitHub, while GitHub is an online platform where I can store and manage Git repositories and collaborate with other developers. One of the most useful things I learned was how to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Git and GitHub are distinct: Git is a version control system, GitHub is an online platform.",
    "Transitioned local project to GitHub using SSH for secure connection."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}