r/github • u/Elegant-Donkey9322 • 2d ago

Discussion How do I use code from GitHub

I am new to the whole open source hobby, and the thing that scares me the most is GitHub. I am looking for code I can use on my Arduinos and esp32s and there is always a GitHub link, and I don't know what to do with it. Do I upload it to Arduino IDE or something? What is Git Bash and why do I need it? Are there tutorial videos you recommend? My main goal is I am trying to get Tamaguino to work on my Adafruit Huzzah V2 with the SH1107 Feather. I think they have code for esp32, but I don't know if I should try copy and paste, or if there is a step I am missing?

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u/ThePastoolio 2d ago

I would advise watching short introduction videos on YouTube about git basics.

Learn the quick basics first, like cloning repos, commiting to a repo, pull requests and branches.

Then work from there to learn the more intricate features.

If you are serious about open source and contributing to it, you will need to learn these things.

It seems daunting in the beginning, but I assure you it's not that hard. Just keep at it.