Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Creating a GitHub Account

The video tutorial guides viewers through creating two GitHub accounts to demonstrate distributed development. The instructor first logs into an existing account and then creates a new account for a fictional user, Mike Gig Harbor, using an anonymous browser window. The process includes setting a username, email, and password, and selecting a subscription plan. The tutorial also covers verifying the email address and accessing the newly created account's repositories. The video concludes with a preview of creating a repository, which will be covered in the next lecture.

Why is it recommended to create two GitHub accounts in this tutorial?

• To demonstrate distributed development

• To manage personal and professional projects separately

• To increase storage space

• To access more features

What is the first step in creating a new GitHub account?

• Verifying the email address

• Entering a username

• Choosing a subscription plan

• Creating a repository

What action is required to verify the GitHub account during setup?

• Linking a social media account

• Uploading a profile picture

• Completing a CAPTCHA

• Entering a phone number

Which feature is included in the GitHub Pro plan but not in the free plan?

• Unlimited public repositories

• Repository insights graphs

• Up to three collaborators for private repositories

• Issue tracking

What is the final step after verifying the email to complete the GitHub account setup?

• Creating the first repository

• Linking a payment method

• Choosing a subscription plan

• Setting up two-factor authentication