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Tag: ["Admin", "Computer", "Cloud", "Privacy"]
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Date: 2021-08-18
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DocType: "Product"
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Hierarchy: "NonRoot"
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TimeStamp: 2021-08-18
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ProductType: "IT"
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SourceLink: "https://github.com"
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PriceValue: "Free"
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---
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Parent:: [[Storage and Syncing]], [[Privacy & Security]], [[Selfhosting]]
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```button
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name Edit Product parameters
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type command
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action MetaEdit: Run MetaEdit
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id EditMetaData
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```
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^button-GitHubEdit
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```button
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name Save
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type command
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action Save current file
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id Save
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```
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^button-GitHubSave
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# GitHub
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```ad-abstract
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title: Summary
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collapse: open
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GitHub is a repository of data and files enabling versioning, tracking and syncing working files. It offers public and private repositories and therefore a good solution for syncing files.
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The tool is predominantly used by developers collaborating but can be used for personal use.
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```
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```toc
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style: number
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```
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---
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### Characteristics
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GitHub is a server originally designed for developers to collaborate on code. It offers the following features:
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- Storage for files & folders
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- Secure data transfer protocol
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- Versioning, change tracking
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- Cross-platform
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### Scripts
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This section highlights different scripts to make GitHub work on different devices.
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#### Desktop
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GitHub folder is set up theough the desktop App and comprises a folder of Git executables.
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From the Terminal pointing towards the Git folder
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`cd /folderpath`
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a few actions can be initiated:
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**Download docs**
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```
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git pull (--rebase) (optional: 'remote name' 'branche name')
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or
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git fetch
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```
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**Upload docs**
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git add --all/'Folder or File name'
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git commit -m "name of the update for versioning"
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git push (optional 'remote name' 'branch name')
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```
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**Create a new branch**
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git checkout -b 'branch name'
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git push origin 'branch name'
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```
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#### iOS
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iOS offers a simpler solution through [Working Copy](https://workingcopyapp.com), an App to manage GitHub repositories from an iPhone.
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Select to sync folders from your phone to your GitHub repository through the 'Sunc Folder' option.
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The App then syncs on the phone. Any changes need to be committed and pushed to GitHub through the App.
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### Further steps
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- [x] Buy Working Copy Pro (£17.99)
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### Documentation
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- [Working Copy User Guide](https://workingcopyapp.com/manual.html#)
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- [GitHub Help](https://guides.github.com/)
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