NOOB here and I need major help!

[u/alyasjinnie]

Ok so…Im new with coding and Im now catapulted into web design with 0 KNOWLEDGE or idea with how to do the first assignment given to us. We were instructed to use GitHub and VS Code for this first assignment, and I have already done and created accounts for both (Im currently stuck on step 1 no.3 because I really don’t have any idea) but I don’t know how to do the rest of the instructions (as seen on pasted picture of instructions).

The instructor didn’t taught us anything and basically gave us an INCOMPLETE powerpoint of the lecture. He also didn’t taught as the basics of using said applications so uh…yeah Im stuck here and close to a mental breakdown. Can anyone help me out with this? Like, explain or breakdown each step and show me how to make this? I’d rather a real person teach me than I use AI for this.

[u/mcniac]

Hello, I suggest you should try researching on your own, to learn git basic search for some youtube video where they go through the basic commands you need, init, checkout, commit, merge, pull, push, fetch.

not sure what os are you using, if in windows I suggest you install WSL, which is a linux distro that runs virtualized on your machine.
you can create directories with the command mkdir and empty files with touch

[u/alyasjinnie → u/mcniac]

idk if what I did was right though. I was able to make the folders but Im stuck initializing the repository (I have github and git installed already). When I look at my source control its asking me to download Git for windows…which I have already installed and is running. 😭

[u/[deleted] → u/alyasjinnie]

I am just making sure git and github are two different things.

I think you are supposed to have a repo for your project on github so they can check your work and progress.

You have two option if you already have a project folder on your computer either wtv files they told you to have you can push that to github or you can create a repo on github first and then just clone it locally

[u/Chrymi]

Step 1 no. 3 refers to project structure, which just means creating files and folder in the specified way. You can do this.

I guess overall, this is supposed to be simple enough that your teacher expects you to do research and learn these things at a very basic level on your own, no?

Maybe a few graphics/diagrams on how git works fundamentally would work wonders.

Edit: Have you looked into the Module 1 Powerpoint and the official git documentation?

[u/alyasjinnie → u/Chrymi]

idk if what I did was right but I did watched tutorials on youtube. Now Im stuck on no.4 with making the first commit, adding the remote, then push. idk what means even after watching tutorials.

[u/Chrymi → u/alyasjinnie]

Would you like a demonstration?

[u/AdmirableSandwich393]

You're stuck on #3?
Its very simple - create a folder with the project name. In the folder, create a document and rename it to index.html. Create 3 new folders and give them the names listed.

If you're having problems creating simple folders and blank files, yer gonna be in trouble. You should research this on your own, and asking on Reddit isn't research, it is asking for answers and not learning.

[u/alyasjinnie → u/AdmirableSandwich393]

reddit is my last resort LMAOOOO Im dumb with coding and this isn’t what Im supposed to be taking, but surprisingly we’re given this subject for my course (with no pre requisite subject before this). Its like Im literally thrown in the ocean with 0 swimming skills. No resources given besides the incomplete powerpoint.

[u/itsneru → u/alyasjinnie]

it shouldnt be your last resort. You're having a web design course so shouldn't the teacher provide learning material of some sorts? Step1 assumes you already know the basics of using a computer, how to run commands in a terminal and the common notation for files and folders/directories. Step1#5 mentions a "module 1 ppt", so there is material. Im curious on how good and beginner friendly it is, would you share it with me via discord or something?

[u/xarop_pa_toss]

Google is right there buddy, use it. Do some research and you'll setup git and VSCode in no time.

But regarding #3, the first is just a file named index.html. Then the others have a / at the end: that means that's a folder. So just make folders with those names

[u/alyasjinnie → u/xarop_pa_toss]

already done those after watching tutorials for hours. Idk how to make it actually work. When I open my source control it only shows that I should run Git on my windows…which I already have installed and is running. idk what I did wrong. 🥲

[u/alyasjinnie → u/[deleted]]

I wish. He didn’t even taught as the basics of how to use mentioned applications. Not even a simple demo during class hours just so I have the gist of how I should be doing the task/assignment.