git clone git@github.com:YOUR-USERNAME/YOUR-FORKED-REPO.git
cd into/cloned/fork-repo
git remote add upstream git://github.com/ORIGINAL-DEV-USERNAME/REPO-YOU-FORKED-FROM.git
git fetch upstream
So you've cloned somebody's repo from github, but now you want to fork it and contribute back. Never fear! | |
Technically, when you fork "origin" should be your fork and "upstream" should be the project you forked; however, if you're willing to break this convention then it's easy. | |
* Off the top of my head * | |
1. Fork their repo on Github | |
2. In your local, add a new remote to your fork; then fetch it, and push your changes up to it | |
git remote add my-fork git@github...my-fork.git |
In this quick walkthough you'll learn how to create a separate branch in your repo to house your screenshots and demo gifs for use in your master's readme.
In order to prevent any loss of work it is best to clone the repo in a separate location to complete this task.
Create a new branch in your repo by using git checkout --orphan assets