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6 Practical GitHub Tips and Tricks
A collection of underrated but powerful GitHub features
GitHub is undoubtedly one of the most popular platforms for code hosting and collaboration.
Most developers use standard features such as repository creation, code review, etc. But there are various underrated features that you can use to unlock GitHub’s full potential.
For example, use the repository template feature, see repository metrics and learn handy shortcuts.
In this tutorial, I’ll introduce some lesser-known but powerful GitHub features. Hopefully, these tips and tricks will make your work more efficient.
Let’s get started!
1. Create a Template Repository
Have you ever copy-pasted the same project multiple times just to start a similar project?
If yes, you might consider using the template repository feature that allows you to turn a repository into a template.
It generates a new project with the same directory structure and files as the original one.
Usage
Navigate to a repository you want to mark as a template.
