Question

I created a repository in github and then issued the following command on my local box:

git push origin master

Now I see all of the files on github.

I would like to start work on making changes. With this in mind I clicked the fork button on the
github screen. However nothing happens. I see a message at the bottom of my browser screen but
that’s all.

How do I copy my “forked” version to my local computer?

Answer 1

If you want to work on your GitHub repo, you need to clone it locally.

• If you want others to contribute directly in your repo, you need to declare them as collaborator.
  You could set up a dedicated branch for them to use.
• If you don’t want them to push directly to your repo, then your colleagues need to fork your repo, and clone their fork locally.