Lesson 1: Add Your First Photo to the Family Album

[steve3535]

Welcome to our Family Photo Album project! In this first lesson, you'll learn how to add your very first "photo" to our shared album.

Steps to Add Your Photo

1. Clone the Repository

   • Go to the main page of the FamilyPhotoAlbum repository.
   • Click the "Code" button and copy the URL.
   • Open your terminal and run: git clone [PASTE_REPO_URL_HERE]
   • Navigate into the project: cd FamilyPhotoAlbum

2. Create a New Branch

   • Create and switch to a new branch: git checkout -b <your_github_username>-my-first-photo

3. Add Your "Photo"

   • Choose a the category folder members.
   • Create a new Markdown file in that folder, e.g., <your_github_username>-first-photo.md.
   • Use the template below to fill in your photo details.

4. Commit Your Changes

   • Stage your new file: git add .
   • Commit with a message: git commit -m "Add my first family photo"

5. Push and Create a Pull Request

   • Push your branch: git push origin <your_github_username>-my-first-photo
   • Go to the repository on GitHub and click "Create Pull Request".

6. Wait for Review

   • A family member (project maintainer) will review your photo and may suggest changes.
   • If changes are requested, make them in your branch and push again.

7. Merge Your Photo

   • Once approved, your photo will be merged into the main album!

Photo Template

Use this template for your Markdown file:

# Image Generation Request

**Title**: A sunset over a mountain range

**Description**: The image should depict a beautiful sunset, with the sky blending vibrant shades of orange, pink, and purple, over a serene mountain range.

Tips for Success

• Choose a meaningful name for your file and branch.
• Provide as much detail as you can in the photo description.
• Don't worry if you make a mistake - that's part of the learning process!

Congratulations! You've just added your first photo to our family album using Git and GitHub. This process mirrors how developers collaborate on code projects.

Need help? Ask questions in the comments below!

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