Company
Date Published
Author
Jessica Lord
Word count
206
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

GitHub has released a new "Hello World" guide specifically designed to introduce new users to the fundamentals of Git and GitHub, such as repositories, pull requests, issues, and branches. This initiative is part of GitHub's broader effort to support newcomers in learning development and contributing to open-source projects. The guide aims to provide users with the skills needed to create their first repository and contribute to the platform, symbolized by earning a bright green contribution square. GitHub is also committed to offering support through various resources such as help documentation, YouTube guides, free online classes, and community events like Patchwork nights. The team, led by user researcher Chrissie Brodigan, is dedicated to enhancing the experience for new users and is actively seeking feedback to improve their educational offerings.