In-person! Beginner's Guide to GitHub
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Join us for a hands-on Beginner's Guide to Github Workshop dedicated to diving into the world of open source. Are you eager to make your mark but unsure where to begin? Here's your chance to learn and contribute!
đź“… Tuesday, September 23
🕕 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
đź“Ť Microsoft NERD in Cambridge, MA
During this workshop, we'll walk you through the essentials of GitHub, share valuable markdown tips, and guide you on crafting top-notch documentation. No previous experience required—just bring along your laptop and a curious mind.
Whether you're new to open source or want to improve your project onboarding experience, this session will walk you through:
- Setting up a Python project in GitHub
- Creating and managing virtual environments along with common packages
- Best practices for documentation including writing a clear README, setup instructions, and contribution guidelines.
You’ll leave with a GitHub-ready template and the confidence to contribute to or lead your own documentation efforts.
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Who should attend?
- New Python developers
- Aspiring technical writers
- Open source contributors
- Anyone who wants to make their projects more welcoming!
Let’s make Python projects more accessible, together.
In-person! Beginner's Guide to GitHub