Using GitHub Desktop to Commit Files (Clip 12): Gentle Introduction to Git and GitHub

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on using GitHub Desktop to commit files! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of committing changes to your repositories using GitHub Desktop, making version control and managing file changes easier than ever.

Whether you're new to version control or seeking a straightforward method to commit changes, this tutorial is designed to help you navigate the commit process effortlessly.

In this video, you'll learn:
- The significance of committing changes and its role in version control workflows.
- Step-by-step instructions on how to commit your changes and push to remote using GitHub Desktop.
- Viewing the commit history using GitHub Desktop
- Tips for effectively documenting and organizing your commits.

By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to use GitHub Desktop to commit changes to your repositories, empowering you to keep track of your project's evolution seamlessly.

*Lesson Links*

*Content*
00:00 Review: staging, committing, pulling and pushing files
00:41 GitHub Desktop does not support staging
00:52 Try it: Use GitHub Desktop to commit changes and push to remote (GitHub)
01:03 Making a change
01:57 Seeing the change in GitHub Desktop
02:21 Making a second change
02:42 Seeing the change in GitHub Desktop
03:03 Committing changed files
03:21 Creating clear and independent commits
04:11 Viewing commit history in GitHub Desktop
04:51 Committing the remaining changed file
05:09 Viewing commit history in GitHub Desktop
05:44 Pushing to remote (GitHub)
06:40 Viewing the commit history on GitHub
07:06 Key points

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😊About Me
Hey! I'm Deborah Kurata
I'm a software developer and YouTube content creator. I speak at conferences such as VS Live and ng-conf. I write articles for freeCodeCamp. And I'm a Pluralsight author with courses in the top 10 most popular (out of 7,000+) over the past 5 years. For my work in support of software developers, I've been recognized with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award, and I'm a Google Developer Expert (GDE).

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[lucyjackson]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. Extremely clear and helpful!

[rickmemmer]

Continues to be exactly as advertised -- very nicely done!! Thank you! :o)

[DCOOKGAMING]

oh my god THANK YOU, every other tutorial explained it poorly and stretched it out to 10 minutes