Instructions for Students to Access Assignments in GitHub Classroom Follow these steps to access and begin working on assignments created by your teacher in GitHub Classroom:
Step 1: Accept the Assignment Receive the Assignment Link:
Your teacher will share a unique link to the assignment. This link is typically provided via email, a learning management system (e.g., Moodle, Canvas), or directly in class. Click on the Link:
Open the link in your browser. It will take you to the assignment page on GitHub Classroom. Sign in to GitHub:
If you're not already signed in, log in to your GitHub account. If you don’t have an account, create one at GitHub.com (it’s free). Join the Classroom:
If this is your first time using GitHub Classroom, you may need to join the classroom associated with your teacher’s assignments. Click “Join Classroom” if prompted. Accept the Assignment:
Click the “Accept this assignment” button. This will create a private repository for you based on the assignment’s template. Step 2: Access Your Repository Access Your Assignment Repository:
After accepting the assignment, a new repository will be created under the teacher’s organization. The repository’s name will usually include the assignment name and your GitHub username. Open Your Repository:
Click the link provided on the confirmation page or navigate to your GitHub account and find the repository under the teacher’s organization. Step 3: Clone Your Repository Clone to Your Computer:
To work on the assignment locally, clone the repository using the following steps: Open the repository page on GitHub. Click the green “Code” button. Copy the repository URL. In your terminal or Git client, run: bash Copy code git clone Replace with the copied URL. Navigate to the Cloned Directory:
Use the cd command to navigate into the cloned directory: bash Copy code cd Step 4: Complete the Assignment Read the Instructions:
Open the README.md file in the repository for detailed assignment instructions. Work on the Code:
Edit files, write code, or complete tasks as outlined in the assignment. Commit Your Changes:
Save your progress by committing changes to Git: bash Copy code git add . git commit -m "Completed assignment tasks" Push Your Changes:
Push your changes back to GitHub: bash Copy code git push Step 5: Submit the Assignment Verify Your Submission:
Ensure all required files are committed and pushed to the repository. Notify Your Teacher:
Depending on your teacher’s instructions, you may need to submit the repository link or confirm your submission through GitHub Classroom. Additional Tips If you encounter issues, contact your teacher for guidance. Regularly pull updates from the repository in case your teacher adds new information: bash Copy code git pull Use descriptive commit messages to keep track of your progress. You’re all set! Good luck with your assignment! 🚀