Cloning a Repository:

• I chose the repository for a html and css project at https://github.com/jonasschmedtmann/html-css-course
• I cloned this repository to my local machine on git bash terminal by using the command: git clone https://github.com/jonasschmedtmann/html-css-course
• I explored the repository's structure, files, and history.

Forking a Repository:

• I also forked the repoitory to my GitHub account
• Then I cloned the forked repository to my local machine on git bash terminal by using the command: git clone https://github.com/barbzyqueen/html-css-course.git

Creating and Switching Branches:

• In the git bash terminal, I created a new branch and switched to it by using the command: git checkout -b feature-update

Making Changes and Committing:

• In the feature-update branch, I created an index.html file
• Then I added the changes to the staging area using the command: git add .
• I commited the changes using the command: git add -m "Added Changes to index.html file in feature-update branch"

Merging Changes:

• I switched back to the master branch using the command: git checkout -
• I merged the changes from the feature-update branch into the master branch using the command: git merge feature-update
• The index.html file was added to the master branch

Creating Conflicts: In my forked repository on my local machine I also created an index.html file

• I created an index.html file
• Then I added the changes to the staging area using the command: git add .
• I commited the changes using the command git add -m "Added index.html file in master branch"
• In the git bash terminal, I created a new branch and switched to it by using the command: git checkout -b feature-update
• In my the feature-update branch I modified a line of code. I changed the contents of the h2 tag in line 9
• I added the changes and committed them
• Then I switched back to the master branch using the command: git checkout -

Resolving Conflicts:

• I modified the code on line 9 again in the index.html file of the master branch
• I added and committed the changes
• Then I merged the feature-update branch into the master branch using the command: git merge feature-update
• This created a conflict and gave me the following error: Auto-merging index.html CONFLICT (content): Merge conflict in index.html Automatic merge failed; fix conflicts and then commit the result.
• In the index.html file, I had to aceept either the current change or incoming change to resolve the conflict
• I chose the incoming change and the conflict was resolved.

Enabling GitHub Pages:

• I already had my index.html file created in my forked repository
• To deploying my index.html file live using github pages
• I navigated to the forked repository on my github account
• I opened Settings Tab tab near the top of the repository page.
• I clicked on Pages, in the left sidebar under "Code and automation"
• Afterwards, I configured my GitHub Pages
• Under the "Build and deployment" section, I clicked the "Source" dropdown and selected Deploy from Branch
• I saved my settings and waited for Deployment.

Accessing the Published Page:

• Afterwards I was able to access my html file live with the following url: https://barbzyqueen.github.io/html-css-course/

Exploring Open Source Projects:

• I searched and found the first-contributions open-source project: https://github.com/firstcontributions/first-contributions
• I explored the documentation, issues, and contribution guidelines.
• I followed their instructions and made my first contribution.