Contributing to Blueprint - git/GitHub

How to contribute?

All of our projects are hosted on GitHub. Being able to contribute to any GitHub is an essential skill for any developer; let's learn how to do it. If you would like a more in depth guide on contributing in GitHub, refer to the Tech Team Onboarding Guide

Click here to view the Stevens Blueprint GitHub.

What are git and GitHub? What are their differences?

Check out these resources for more detail on how to use the technologies:

Git and GitHub are essential tools in the world of software development, used for version control and collaboration. They serve related but distinct purposes, and understanding their main features and differences is key to utilizing them effectively.

Git

Git is a free, open-source version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. It was created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 to support the development of the Linux kernel. Git operates on your local computer and allows you to keep track of changes to your files and code. Its main features include:

GitHub

GitHub is a web-based hosting service for version control using Git. It provides a cloud-based platform for developers to store, manage, and track changes to their code projects. GitHub was launched in 2008 and has become one of the most popular platforms for code hosting and collaboration. Its main features include:

Main Differences

Joining Blueprint's GitHub Organization

In order to join the Stevens Blueprint GitHub organization you must do the following:

  1. Install Git
  2. Create a GitHub Account (Instructions here)
  3. Send your GitHub username or email associated with your GitHub account to a member of the Stevens Executive Board. Once they said the invite it will appear in your email inbox and you must accept the invitation. 

Once you are part of the GitHub organization you can begin working on your respective project!


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Created 16 February 2024 05:20:44 by Miguel Merlin
Updated 3 February 2025 16:41:18 by Christian Apostol