child-create-a-github-repo.Rmd

Go to <https://github.com> and make sure you are logged in.

Near "Repositories", click the big green "New" button.
Or, if you are on your own profile page, click on "Repositories", then click the big green "New" button.

How to fill this in:

* Repository template: No template.
* Repository name: <<<repository_name_text>>>
* Description: <<<description_text>>>
* Public.
* <<<initialize_text>>>

Click the big green button that says "Create repository".

Now click the big green button that says "<> Code".

Copy a clone URL to your clipboard.
If you're taking our default advice, copy the HTTPS URL.
But if you're opting for SSH, then make sure to copy the SSH URL.

```{r}
#| echo = FALSE, fig.align = "center", out.width = "60%",
#| fig.alt = "Selecting an HTTPS vs SSH URL on GitHub"
knitr::include_graphics("img/github-https-or-ssh-url-annotated.png")
```