CPHS - First Pull Request

ONLY FOR CPHS STUDENTS

This is a sample repository to learn to make a pull request
Git video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ReR1YJrNOM

How to use this repository

1.) Find an issue

Open the issues tab, and find an issue that looks interesting.

2.) Fix the problem

Follow the steps in the How to make a pull request section down below.

3.) Wait

Wait for the pull request to be accepted or fix any problems with it.

How to make a pull request

1.) Fork the repository

At the top right of the page, a fork button should be visible. Forking a repository is the first step to contributing to open source projects.

2.) Clone the repository

Once forked, open IntelliJ and open File->New->Project from Version Control. Then find the github tab on the left, and open the repository.

3.) Create a new branch

Now with the project in IntelliJ, find the branch button at the bottom of the screen. Next, create a new branch with a descriptive name.

4.) Fix the issue

Resolve your chosen issue

5.) Commit changes

Press the green check button on the top right of your screen to commit your changes. Next, provide a description to what you had done. Press commit.

6.) Push and Pull Request

Press the green arrow next to the commit button to push the changes to your fork. Finally, open the original repository, go to pull request, create a new pull request, make sure the changes are from your fork, and provide a short message of what you had changed.