GitHub Integration with PyCharm: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

In today's digital age, collaboration, and version control are essential for any project, especially in the world of software development. GitHub, a web-based platform, has become the go-to place for developers to store, collaborate, and manage their code. This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a GitHub account and connecting it to your PyCharm project. We'll also show you how to push your project to GitHub, ensuring that your code is safely stored, versioned, and ready for collaboration with others.

Creating GitHub Account

Go to the GitHub website: https://github.com/.
Click on the "Sign up" button.
Enter your email address and create a password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and include a number and a lowercase letter.
Click on the "Create account" button.
You will receive an email from GitHub to verify your email address. Click on the link in the email to verify your account.
Once your account is verified, you can start using GitHub!

Connecting Your GitHub Account with PyCharm Project

1. Let's say we have a project in our PyCharm, and our aim is to integrate this project into GitHub.

2. To do this, go to GitHub account, and create a new repository. Fill in the required info and click “create repository”.

3. This will give you a URL. Copy that URL and paste it in the PyCharm.

4. Where to paste it in PyCharm? Go to PyCharm, at top navigation menu, select “Git”, then “Manage remotes…”

5. Click the '+' icon to add a new remote.

6. A new window will appear. Leave 'origin' as it is and paste the URL you copied from GitHub into the URL box. Then, click 'OK.' If you haven't logged in via GitHub in PyCharm, you will need to do so by following the provided instructions.

7. After logging in, you will see that the URL is added. Click 'OK' to confirm.

If you want to check whether your GitHub account is connected to the project you are currently working on, you can do so by navigating to 'File' > 'Settings' > 'Version Control' > 'GitHub.' You will find your account listed there.

Pushing Your Project to GitHub

Now that your GitHub account is connected to your project, you're ready to push your code to GitHub:

1. In the PyCharm interface, go to the "VCS" menu at the top.

2. Select "Git" and then choose "Push."

3. A dialog will appear, displaying the branches you can push. By default, it should show the "master" branch.

4. Click the "Push" button.

That's it! Your project is now safely stored on GitHub, ready for collaboration, version control, and sharing with others. With these steps, you're equipped to effectively manage your projects using GitHub and PyCharm. Happy coding!