This article introduces faculty and staff to the basics of Git and GitHub, including how version control helps track changes, collaborate on projects, and maintain a history of work. It explains common Git concepts such as repositories, cloning, pulling, pushing, committing changes, and writing meaningful commit messages. The article is designed for new Git users who want to understand the basic workflow before working with Chico State GitHub Enterprise repositories.
This article will explain how faculty and staff at Chico State request access to GitHub Enterprise, what to expect during the onboarding process, and how repository access is granted and managed. It also provides guidance on how teams, identity groups, and repositories are connected.