New to GitHub? Let’s Figure This Out Together! 😊

[wajoel]

Hey there! 👋

If you’re new to GitHub, first of all welcome! You’re stepping into an awesome community of developers, creators, and collaborators. But I get it: GitHub can feel a little intimidating at first. I remember my first time here I had no idea what I was doing, and even cloning a repo felt like a huge win. 😅

So, let’s make this a space where we can all learn together! Whether you’re here to contribute to open source, build your portfolio, or just explore, this is the place to ask questions, share tips, and help each other out.

Here’s a few things to kick things off:

What’s one thing you’re finding tricky as a new GitHub user?

Do you have a favorite tutorial, video, or guide that helped you get started?

If you’ve been around for a while, what’s one thing you wish you knew when you were just starting out?

No question is too small, and no tip is too basic, let’s make this a friendly, no-judgment zone for everyone.

[ghostinhershell]

Hey there @wajoel, welcome to our community 👋🏾

Just wanted to introduce myself! I'm @ghostinhershell and I'm the community manager over the New to GitHub community. I see you're a new GitHub user, glad that you're here and can't wait to see where your GitHub journey takes you! Check out this check-in with links on how to choose your first project to contribute to, a blog with getting started resources, and a new user checklist.

Best of luck!