- In the top right, click on the Fork button.
A fork allows you to make a copy of this repository that you can edit, without affecting the original project.
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Press the
.
key to open the web editor. This is basically Visual Studio Code in the web. -
Create a new file by hovering over the repository name and clicking the
+
with a file icon. -
Name the file
YourName.md
. For example,QinGuan.md
,Jimmy.md
,JiaChen.md
,Ryan.md
.
The
.md
stands for markdown. Markdown is a common file format used to write documentation and README files, like this one. Learn more.
- Introduce yourself! Type in your name, write a short bio, mention what programming languages you do, your favourite colour, and even add images!
You can create rich Markdown files using the Markdown syntax. Here's a guide.
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Once you're done, commit the change by going to the Source Control menu (the one that looks like a bunch of branches) and typing in a commit message.
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Go back to your repository on GitHub and the change should be there!