How to Download Files from Github: 4 Easy Methods

Quickly Learn FOUR different ways to download files from GitHub in just a few minutes! Simple and to the point.

Are you new to coding or want to find cool software on the web? GitHub is a website where developers can share their code with the world, and if you've never used it before, there's one huge problem: how do you download the stuff?

In this video, we'll show you four different ways to download files from Github, and the benefits and downsides of each approach.

The first method is called the "raw file" method, which is great if you just found a single file and you want a copy of it. The second is the "release download" option, which allows you to download a whole codebase and in some cases a working version of the compiled program for a specific version number of the project.

The next two methods require Git, which is a tool that developers use to track changes and collaborate on software projects.

The third method is called "cloning," which allows you to pull down the entire repo to your computer, while the fourth method is "forking," which lets you create your own copy of someone else's project.

These last two methods are what you should do if you are a developer or learning to write code, as they will be an essential skill in your day-to-day life. Check out the video to learn more!

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As promised, here are the links for how to download and install Git
Installing Git: https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Gettin...
Getting a free GitHub account: https://github.com/signup
Setting up an SSH key for GitHub: https://docs.github.com/en/authentica...

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00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Download raw files from GitHub
01:27 - Download a release from GitHub
02:27 - Github and git overview
03:00 - What you need to use git and GitHub
03:38 - Cloning a GitHub repository
04:54 - Fork and clone a GitHub repository
06:14 - Purpose of forking a Github repository