Hey, I'm new to github! What should I do? #158625
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I thought it'd be a great idea to start saving my code on GitHub when programming my discord bot (Notice that it's the first time that I code a bot on discord). I've learned how to use branches and do pull requests and stuff, but what else can I do? I'd love to learn how to code alongside others, meet new people, get better at using GitHub, and potentially be apart of an amazing community. |
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That's an awesome start — you're already ahead of the curve by learning how to use branches and pull requests early on. Here are a few practical next steps to level up both your GitHub skills and community involvement: By staying curious and getting involved, you'll naturally grow your skills and become part of a vibrant dev community. Keep sharing what you learn — that’s how the best developers grow! |
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@Digitalturkk Thank you for your reply! I'll make sure to try everything out and I'll try to help and contribute to the community as well! |
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hola |
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👋 Welcome to the GitHub Community on Discussions, @Dibpeo! Happy to have you here 🙂 To get started, introduce yourself in our official introduction thread and check out this Discussion to Meet Your GitHub Community Team. |
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Contribute to Open Source: Look for beginner-friendly issues on repositories with labels like good first issue or help wanted. These are a great way to get feedback from experienced developers and learn collaboration patterns. Join Discord Developer Communities: There are several active Discord bot development servers where you can share your code, ask questions, and even collaborate on bots. Try Discord API server or communities like discord.js or discord.py. Document Your Project: Writing a solid README with a clear description, setup instructions, and examples will make your repo more approachable for others — and it’s a good habit for all your future projects. Use GitHub Projects or Issues: For managing your bot’s roadmap, features, and bugs — using GitHub Issues or Projects (a kanban-style board) helps keep things organized and teaches you basic project management. Pair Programming or Collabs: Post on forums like Reddit’s r/Discord_Bots or even GitHub Discussions to find people interested in collaborating. Coding with others is one of the fastest ways to improve. Learn CI/CD: Try automating tests or deployments with GitHub Actions — even something simple like lint checks or sending a message to your bot when code is pushed. |
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That's an awesome start — you're already ahead of the curve by learning how to use branches and pull requests early on. Here are a few practical next steps to level up both your GitHub skills and community involvement: