Chapter 4

Setting Up a GitHub Website Repo

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Getting acquainted with GitHub Pages

Bullet Creating a project website

Bullet Preparing a website repo

Bullet Preparing your local computer

Bullet Discovering resources for building your website on GitHub.com

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