💯Challenges : GitHub Profile

1 - GitHub Profile Challenges

View the source. Borrow the good ideas.

Challenge 0:

• Look at other peoples profiles

• See what's possible

Challenge 1: Setup Repo

• Crete a repo with exactly-matching your GitHub username

  • Reference Managing your profile README

• Use version control process

• Edit markdown with VS Code in CodeSpaces

Challenge 2: Required Content

• Your name

• Biography

• Your image

  • Option A: in the README.md file

  • Option B: Replace default avatar.

• Select 3 projects and PIN to your profile

Challenge 3: Extra Content

• Badges/Shields

• Emojis

• Gifs

• Visit Counter

• Stats

• ...or any custom feature

Challenge 4: Editing

Option A: Use a Generator

Use a generator markdown code for your README.md

• Pros: Generates markdown code.

• Cons: Not customizable as writing your own markdown.

List of Generators

• ProfileMe.dev is one of many generators. See this tutorial.

  • Maximizing Your Github Profile With This Tool!

• Want alternative to ProfileMe.dev?

  • ReadMe.SO

  • GPRM : GitHub Profile ReadMe Maker

  • Profile Readme Generator

  • Github Profile Readme Creator

  • GitHub Profile Readme Generator

  • ... and many more exist!

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Option B: Write it Yourself

• Pros: Write it yourself

• Cons: Write it yourself

Want a custom profile page. See this tutorial.

How to create a GitHub Profile README

• GitHub markdown reference

• How to Create an Impressive GitHub Profile README

Challenge 5: Version Control and Deployment

• Do you have a repo named, YourUserName and version controlled on GitHub?

  • https://github.com/YourUserName/YourUser

• Is your profile is publicly accessible i.e. https://github.com/YourUserName?

• Double check URLs

Submission

• Provide URL to project a version controlled repo stored on GitHub?

  • Example: https://github.com/YourUserName/YourUser

• Provide profile publicly accessible

  • Example: https://github.com/YourUserName