readme.md

PyCharm & GitHub integration

Prerequisites

• Install Git: Ensure Git is installed on your system. You can download it from git-scm.com.
• GitHub Account: Have your GitHub account credentials ready. If you don't have a GitHub account, create one at github.com.

Setting up Git in PyCharm

1. Open PyCharm: Start PyCharm on your computer.
2. Access Preferences: Go to File > Settings (on Windows/Linux) or PyCharm > Preferences (on macOS).
3. Configure Git:
   • Navigate to Version Control > Git.
   • Click the ... next to the Path to Git executable and ensure PyCharm has detected your Git installation, or navigate to it manually.
   • Click OK to save.

Connecting to GitHub

1. Access GitHub Settings:
   • In the same Settings or Preferences window, go to Version Control > GitHub.
2. Add GitHub Account:
   • Click the + (Add) button.

• Use the token-based login.

• On the opened window select required token scopes. At this step you define what IDE can do using your token.

• Copy generated token.

Important

This is the only time you see this token, so save it if you plan to use it later somewhere else

• Paste copied token to the Add GitHub Account popup window.

• Find added account at the Accounts list.

• Click OK to save the account.

Tips

• Regularly commit and push your changes to avoid losing work.
• Frequently pull changes if you’re collaborating with others.
• Make use of branches for features or bug fixes to maintain an organized workflow.