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1. Clone the Repository

1. Install Git (if not already installed):
   • Download Git and set it up on your machine.
2. Open VSCode:
   • Go to View > Command Palette or press Ctrl + Shift + P.
   • Search for Git: Clone and select it.
3. Provide the Repository URL:
   • Paste the GitHub repository URL (HTTPS or SSH) and press Enter.
4. Select a Folder:
   • Choose a folder on your local machine where the repository will be cloned.
5. Open the Project:
   • When prompted, open the cloned repository in VSCode.

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2. Create a New Branch

1. Open the Branch Menu:
   • In the bottom-left corner of VSCode, click the branch name (e.g., main).
2. Create a New Branch:
   • Select Create new branch.
   • Enter a name for your new branch (e.g., feature-xyz) and press Enter.
3. Switch to the New Branch:
   • After creating the branch, VSCode will automatically switch to it. If not, manually select it from the branch menu.

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3. Make Changes and Commit

1. Edit Files:
   • Make the necessary changes to the files in the project.
2. Stage Changes:
   • Go to the Source Control view (icon with three branches) or press Ctrl + Shift + G.
   • Click the + icon next to the files you’ve modified to stage them.
3. Commit Changes:
   • In the message box, write a meaningful commit message (e.g., Add new feature) and press Ctrl + Enter.

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4. Push the Branch to GitHub

1. Push the Branch:
   • Open the terminal in VSCode (Ctrl + ~) and run:

     git push -u origin <branch-name>

     Replace <branch-name> with the name of your branch.
2. Verify on GitHub:
   • Go to the GitHub repository page to ensure your branch appears in the list.

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5. Create a Pull Request (PR)

1. Navigate to the Repository on GitHub:
   • Open the repository in your browser.
2. Create a Pull Request:
   • Click Pull Requests > New Pull Request.
   • Select your branch as the source and main (or the target branch) as the destination.
   • Add a title, description, and reviewers if needed, then submit the PR.

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6. Collaborate on the Project

1. Fetch Updates Regularly:
   • Keep your branch up to date with the latest changes from the main branch:

     git fetch origin
     git merge origin/main

2. Resolve Conflicts:
   • If conflicts occur during merging, VSCode will highlight them in the editor. Resolve the conflicts, stage the files, and complete the merge.
3. Pull Changes from Others:
   • If others push updates to the repository, pull the changes into your branch:

     git pull origin <branch-name>