GitHub serves as a pivotal platform for version control and collaborative software development. If you aim to share your coding project or simply ensure a secure backup, pushing your work to GitHub stands as a pivotal step. In this guide, we'll navigate through the process of pushing your project to GitHub using Visual Studio Code, a favored code editor among developers. Follow along, and you'll have your code securely stored on GitHub in no time.

Prerequisites: Before diving in, ensure you have the following prerequisites in place:

Step 1: GitHub Sign-in Begin by opening your web browser and navigating to the GitHub homepage. Sign in to your GitHub account or create one if you're new to the platform.

Step 2: Creating a New Repository Once signed in, click on the ‘+’ icon positioned at the top-right corner of the GitHub homepage and select “New repository.” Proceed to fill in the repository name, description, and configure other settings as desired. Click “Create repository” to finalize.

Step 3: Initializing a Git Repository Launch Visual Studio Code and either open your existing project folder or create a new one. Within VS Code, open the integrated terminal (shortcut: Ctrl+``). Navigate to your project folder using the cd` command:

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cd /path/to/your/project

Initialize a Git repository with the following command:

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git init

Step 4:Committing Your Files Next, let's get your project files staged and committed. Simply run the following commands in the terminal:

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git add .    # Stages all files in your project
git commit -m "Initial commit"    # Commits your changes with a message

Step 5: Connecting to Your GitHub Repository In your GitHub repository, just click on the “Code” button and copy the repository URL. Then, in Visual Studio Code, you can link your local repository to the GitHub repository with the command below. Just make sure to replace <repository-url> with the URL you copied:

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git remote add origin <repository-url>

Step 6: Pushing Your Code to GitHub You're nearly there! Lastly, use this command to publish your code to GitHub:

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git push -u origin master

Authenticate into your GitHub account if requested.

Conclusion: By following the steps outlined in this guide, you've successfully learned how to push your project to GitHub using Visual Studio Code. With your project securely stored on GitHub, you can seamlessly collaborate with others and track changes over time. Embrace GitHub as an indispensable platform for version control and collaboration, and leverage the power of Visual Studio Code to streamline your coding endeavors.

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