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Lab Learning Workbook: Connecting Visual Studio Code to GitHub for Code Version Control

Introduction:
In this lab, you will learn how to connect Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to GitHub for code version control. GitHub is a popular platform for hosting and managing Git repositories, while VS Code is a powerful code editor with built-in Git integration. By connecting these tools, you can effectively track changes to your code and collaborate with others on GitHub. Let's get started!
Prerequisites:
Before starting this lab, make sure you have the following:
Installed Visual Studio Code on your computer.
Created a GitHub account at
github.com
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.
Lab Steps:
Step 1: Install Git:
To connect VS Code to GitHub, you need to have Git installed on your computer. Follow these steps to install Git:
Visit the official Git website:
git-scm.com
⁠
.
Download the appropriate installer for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Run the installer and follow the installation instructions.
Once Git is installed, you can proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Set Up Git Authentication:
To interact with GitHub, you need to set up Git with your GitHub credentials. Follow these steps to configure Git authentication:
Open a terminal or Git Bash (on Windows) on your computer.
Set your username using the following command, replacing your_username with your GitHub username:
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git config --global user.name "your_username"
Set your email address using the following command, replacing your_email with the email associated with your GitHub account:
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git config --global user.email "your_email"
To ensure that Git knows your GitHub username and password, run the following command:
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git config --global credential.helper cache
This will temporarily store your GitHub credentials in memory.
Now that Git is set up, let's move on to connecting VS Code to GitHub.
Step 3: Install the GitHub Extension for VS Code:
The GitHub extension for VS Code provides a seamless integration between the code editor and the GitHub platform. Follow these steps to install the extension:
Open Visual Studio Code on your computer.
Click on the Extensions icon on the left sidebar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X).
In the search bar, type "GitHub" and press Enter.
Look for the "GitHub" extension published by GitHub, and click the Install button to install it.
Wait for the installation to complete, and then click the Reload button to activate the extension.
The GitHub extension is now installed and ready to be configured.
Step 4: Connect VS Code to GitHub:
Now, let's configure VS Code to connect to your GitHub account:
In Visual Studio Code, click on the Source Control icon on the left sidebar (or press Ctrl+Shift+G).
Click the Sign in to GitHub button.
A web page will open in your default browser, prompting you to authorize the GitHub extension for VS Code. Click the Authorize button.
Once authorized, you will be redirected back to VS Code.
In the Source Control view, click the three dots icon (...) at the top-right corner and select Clone Repository.
Select the repository you want to clone from the list, or enter the repository URL manually.
Choose a local directory where you want to store the cloned repository.
Click the Clone button to clone the repository to your computer.
Congratulations! You have successfully connected VS Code to GitHub. Now you can start using Git and GitHub features within VS Code.
Lab Summary:
In this lab, you learned how to connect Visual Studio Code to GitHub for code version control. By installing Git, setting up Git authentication, and configuring the GitHub extension for VS Code, you can now manage your code repositories and collaborate with others using Git and GitHub directly from within VS Code. Make sure to practice using Git commands and explore the various Git and GitHub features available in VS Code to enhance your development workflow.
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