GitHub for Beginners #5: Commit & Push with Visual Studio 2026
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Video Description
Now that you've got your repo cloned in Visual Studio, let's make some actual changes and push them to GitHub. We'll also handle first-time Git configuration and explore Visual Studio's powerful refactoring features along the way. What you'll learn:
The Git Changes tab - your control panel for Git operations First-time Git setup: configuring your name and email Understanding git config (global vs repository-specific) Making code changes in Visual Studio Visual Studio's refactoring features (extract method, rename) Staging changes before committing Writing good commit messages Making multiple commits in a session Viewing Git history in Visual Studio The Sync button: "Pull then Push" Why Sync helps prevent merge conflicts Verifying your changes on GitHub.com Viewing commit details in GitHub's web interface
Key insights:
Git config is per-machine, not per-repository (usually) Visual Studio picks smart defaults for your name/email from Windows The Git Changes tab is where all the action happens Staging = "these are the changes I want to commit" Commit early, commit often - multiple small commits beats one big one Sync = safety first (pull for conflicts, then push if clear) Visual Studio's refactoring tools make code changes less scary Every commit needs a message - make it meaningful You can see exactly what changed in every commit
We'll build:
Enhancements to the Hello World console app New methods and classes Real commits with meaningful messages
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Video Info
- Duration: 12:37
- Published: December 10, 2025
