Sample GitHub Portfolio

Begin with a concise summary of your portfolio project that thoughtfully reflects on the broader arc of your learning trajectory in this class and visualizes potential ways your future self can harness Python—both conceptually and pragmatically—in your everyday research, work, and learning.

Useful Links

• Stack Overflow: How do I create a folder in a GitHub repository?
• GitHub Repository: ccny-data-science
• GitHub Pages: ccny-data-science

Managing Your Portfolio Project Using GitHub Desktop

1. Launch GitHub Desktop: Open the GitHub Desktop application on your computer

2. Clone the Repository:

   • If accessing the repository for the first time:
     • Navigate to File > Clone Repository
     • Under the “GitHub.com” tab, select the desired repository
     • Choose a local path to save the repository
     • Click Clone

3. Open the Repository:

   • Ensure the relevant repository is selected in the “Current Repository” dropdown at the top left

4. Make Local Changes:

   • Navigate to the local folder where the repository was cloned
   • Edit, add, or delete files as needed
   • Save any changes

5. Review Changes in GitHub Desktop:

   • Return to GitHub Desktop
   • Under the “Changes” tab, view the list of modified files and a preview of changes
   • Ensure all modifications are correct

6. Commit Changes Locally:

   • In the “Summary” box, write a brief description of the changes (e.g., “Updated README with new links”)
   • Optionally, add more details in the “Description” box
   • Click Commit to main (or the current branch name) to save changes locally

7. Push Changes to GitHub:

   • After committing, click Push origin to upload the changes to GitHub
   • Verify that changes are reflected in the GitHub repository online