GitHub: Edit a Repo in Web-based VS Code

Explore the seamless way to edit a GitHub repo without downloading any app or the repo, all thanks to the web version of Visual Studio Code. This process not only allows for easy editing but also automatically pushes changes to the repo once committed.

Key Insights

Visual Studio Code, built with web tech, facilitates editing directly on github.com without downloading an app or the repo.
Users can log into github.com and navigate to their desired GitHub repo to start the editing process.
By simply hitting the period key (.), users can open the web version of Visual Studio Code right in their browser.
This browser-based feature of Visual Studio Code allows for opening files and making edits with no need for downloading.
Once edits are made and committed, the changes will automatically be pushed to the repo, making the process more efficient.
This feature greatly simplifies the GitHub repo editing process and enhances user experience.

Explore how to edit a GitHub repository directly using Visual Studio Code in a web browser without having to download any app or the repository itself.

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Editing a GitHub Repo Directly with Nothing to Download

Visual Studio Code was built with using web tech, so you can use it in a web browser directly on GitHub.com without having to download an app or the repo.

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Log into GitHub.com
Navigate to the GitHub repo you want to edit.
Hit the period key (.) to open the web version of Visual Studio Code right in your browser. Nothing must be downloaded!
Open files, make any edits, etc.
When you commit, the changes will automatically be pushed to the repo. Sweet!

Dan Rodney

Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years. He creates coursework for Noble Desktop and teaches classes. In his spare time Dan also writes scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more). Dan teaches just about anything web, video, or print related: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Figma, Adobe XD, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more.

Editing a GitHub Repo Directly with Nothing to Download

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