Getting Started with Github

Git is a Distributed Source Management system.  

In order to understand the underlying ideas behind Git, please see Scott Chacon's excellent introductory video.

Below is hands-on tutorial on Getting Started with Github by AzamSharp.

To get started simply: (or see Roger Dudler's link) 

1. Establish a free account on Github.com
2. Install the local client software - Git
3. Create a new repository in the cloud
4. Create a local repository
5. Place a public key on both server and client
6. Learn 5 Git commands (init, add, commit, push, remote)

Simple Guide