github start project

See below for new machine user settings...

Follow these instructions:

Ensure the Repository is already created in the github website.  (Add .gitignore for project-type, and MD file)

Then:

1. Clone the Repository

1. Open VS Code.
2. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl + Shift + P or Cmd + Shift + P on Mac).
3. Type "Git: Clone" and select it.
4. Paste the URL:

   
   https://github.com/bendecko/projectname.git
   

5. Choose a folder where you want to store the project.  IT WILL create the projectname folder
6. Wait for the repository to be cloned, then click Open when prompted.

2. Open the Project Manually (If Needed)

If VS Code doesn't prompt you to open the folder:

1. Click File > Open Folder (or Ctrl + K, Ctrl + O).
2. Navigate to the cloned project directory.
3. Click Open.

3. Install Dependencies (If Required)

• If it's a Python project, check for requirements.txt or pyproject.toml:

  
  pip install -r requirements.txt
  

• If it's a Node.js project, check for package.json and run:

  
  npm install
  

• If it's another type of project, refer to its documentation.

4. Run the Project

Check the README.md file in the repo for any specific instructions on running the project.

If the machine is new you will need to set username and email to commit

Set Globally (for all repositories)

git config --global user.name "Your Name"

git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"

Set for a Specific Repository

Navigate to the repository and run:

git config user.name "Your Name"

git config user.email "your.email@example.com"

Verify Settings

To check your configuration, use:

git config --global --list  # Global settings

git config --list           # Repository-specific settings