Difficulty level: Expert

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What is it?

GitHub Pages is a static site hosting service that takes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files straight from a repository on GitHub, optionally runs the files through a build process, and publishes a website. It is a great tool for developers, designers, and anyone who wants to showcase their work or create a personal website.

There is no "getting started" video for Gitgub at this time. :(

You can check out the GitHub "quickstart guide".

What are the requirements?

Before getting started with GitHub Pages, ensure you meet the following requirements:

  1. GitHub Account: You need a GitHub account to create and manage repositories.
  2. Basic Git Knowledge: Familiarity with Git commands and version control is recommended.
  3. HTML/CSS/JavaScript Skills: Basic web development skills are necessary to create and customize your site.
  4. Text Editor: A text editor like VS Code, Sublime Text, or Atom for editing your website files.

Show me the links!

GitHub Pages is widely used for personal websites, project documentation, and portfolios. Here are a few examples:

How does it work?

GitHub Pages serves content directly from a GitHub repository. Users create a repository and add their website files, and GitHub Pages handles the hosting. It supports custom domains and HTTPS and can be configured to use Jekyll, a static site generator.

Key Components:

Benefits of Using GitHub Pages:

Challenges of Using GitHub Pages:

Examples in Education:

How do you set it up?

Create a GitHub Account
Go to GitHub and sign up for a free account.

Create a Repository
Add Website Files
Enable GitHub Pages
Customize Your Site