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How to sync cloned GitHub repositories

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So, you’ve cloned a repository from GitHub to your local machine, and now you want to make changes and sync them back to the remote repository? Here’s a quick guide on how to do just that.

  1. Navigate to the Local Repository: Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you’ve cloned the repository using the cd command. For example:

    cd path/to/your/cloned/repository
    
  2. Make Changes: Now that you’re in the repository directory, make the desired changes to the files using your preferred text editor or IDE.

  3. Add Changes: After making your changes, you need to stage them for commit using the git add command. You can add all changes at once by running:

    git add .
    

    This command adds all modified and new files to the staging area.

  4. Commit Changes: Once your changes are staged, commit them to the local repository using the git commit command with a descriptive message:

    git commit -m "Your descriptive commit message here"
    

    Replace "Your descriptive commit message here" with a brief but informative description of the changes you’ve made.

  5. Sync Changes to GitHub: Finally, you need to push your committed changes to the remote GitHub repository using the git push command:

    git push origin main
    

    This command pushes your changes from the local main branch to the origin remote repository, which is typically GitHub.

And that’s it! Your changes should now be synced to the remote GitHub repository.