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Set up Gitโ
At the heart of GitHub AE is an open source version control system (VCS) called Git. Git is responsible for everything GitHub AE-related that happens locally on your computer.
Connecting to GitHub with SSHโ
You can connect to GitHub AE using the Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), which provides a secure channel over an unsecured network.
Creating and managing repositoriesโ
You can create a repository on GitHub AE to store and collaborate on your project's files, then manage the repository's name and location.
Basic writing and formatting syntaxโ
Create sophisticated formatting for your prose and code on GitHub with simple syntax.
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About pull requestsโ
Pull requests let you tell others about changes you've pushed to a branch in a repository on GitHub AE. Once a pull request is opened, you can discuss and review the potential changes with collaborators and add follow-up commits before your changes are merged into the base branch.
Authenticationโ
Keep your account and data secure with features like SSH and commit signature verification.
Adding an existing project to GitHub using the command lineโ
Putting your existing work on GitHub AE can let you share and collaborate in lots of great ways.
Managing remote repositoriesโ
Learn to work with your local repositories on your computer and remote repositories hosted on GitHub AE.
GitHub Pages Documentationโ
You can create a website directly from a GitHub AE repository.
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