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Getting started

• Set up GitAt the heart of GitHub is an open-source version control system (VCS) called Git. Git is responsible for everything GitHub-related that happens locally on your computer.
• Connecting to GitHub with SSHYou can connect to GitHub using the Secure Shell Protocol (SSH), which provides a secure channel over an unsecured network.
• Creating and managing repositoriesYou can create a repository on GitHub to store and collaborate on your project's files, then manage the repository's name and location.
• Basic writing and formatting syntaxCreate sophisticated formatting for your prose and code on GitHub with simple syntax.

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• About pull requestsPull requests let you propose, review, and merge code changes.
• Authentication documentationAuthenticate securely to GitHub with passwords, tokens, SSH keys, and more—and keep your account protected.
• Getting code suggestions in your IDE with GitHub CopilotUse GitHub Copilot to get code suggestions in your editor.
• Managing remote repositoriesLearn to work with your local repositories on your computer and remote repositories hosted on GitHub.