GitHub

In this course we will use GitHub to share code and collaborate on the final class project.

Sign-up for an account

If you already have a GitHub account, you can skip this step. If not, create a new GitHub account using your @duke.edu email address here. We recommend that you apply for the free “edu” account upgrade here which will allow you to create unlimited number of private repos with unlimited collaborators.

Install git

There are two options for installing git, the command line tool and the graphical user interface (GUI) called GitHub Desktop. Most students prefer GitHub Desktop which can be downloaded here. But, if you are comfortable with the command line, git can also be installed following these instructions.