Set up Git→
At the heart of GitHub is an open source version control system (VCS) called Git. Git is responsible for everything GitHub-related that happens locally on your computer.
Create a repo→
To put your project up on GitHub, you'll need to create a repository for it to live in.
Fork a repo→
A fork is a copy of a repository. Forking a repository allows you to freely experiment with changes without affecting the original project.
Be social→
You can interact with people, repositories, and organizations on GitHub. See what others are working on and who they're connecting with from your personal dashboard.