{"id":4987,"date":"2020-11-18T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/4-perfect-ways-for-freelancers-to-utilize-github\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T11:45:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T09:45:30","slug":"4-perfect-ways-for-freelancers-to-utilize-github","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/4-perfect-ways-for-freelancers-to-utilize-github\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use GitHub as a Freelancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>GitHub is a platform where the world\u2019s developers can come together to create projects. Easy, often open-source collaboration with lots of documentation has helped GitHub revolutionize teamwork for coding and development. How can freelance developers make the most of GitHub?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/search?q=type:user&amp;type=Users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">50 million people using it worldwide<\/a> to create their own projects and improve on existing ones, GitHub is a freelancer\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you probably know all that already. What you might not know yet is how to use GitHub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what this article is all about. First, we\u2019ll cover the basics of GitHub and then tell you four great ways to utilize the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#GitHub\"><strong>What is GitHub?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#HowTo\"><strong>How do you use GitHub?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#CreateGoodProfile\"><strong>How to create a good GitHub profile<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GitHub\">What is GitHub exactly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of things that define GitHub. Firstly, it is a<strong> cloud-based platform<\/strong> and allows <strong>real-time collaboration from anywhere<\/strong>. Secondly, it has a <strong>great community<\/strong> consisting of experts and coding novices alike, many of them willing to help and learn from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Functionality-wise, GitHub has created the concept of \u201cforking\u201d for projects. Imagine big projects like trees, with <strong>branches coming out of branches<\/strong>. Each user can download and work on a certain branch, offering ways to make it better i.e. they create their own branch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#b1c3b7\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#b1c3b7;font-size:18px\">Join our freelancer community today! <br>Create your profile in just 2 minutes and start attracting new clients.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/registration?ref=blog-com-github\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#222222;background-color:#FCF2DB;border-color:#cac2b0;border-radius:20px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#222222;padding:0px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:32px;border-color:#fdf6e6;border-radius:20px;text-shadow:none\"> <strong>Sign up for free<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A contributor that wants to improve a project like this sends in a \u201cpull request\u201d. If the project owner approves it, that branch becomes a part of the whole tree, merging together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how <strong>GitHub allows projects to grow fast<\/strong>, get constant revisions by their different contributors and <strong>fix various issues in a matter of hours<\/strong>. It\u2019s a swarm of coders working together to create something that a single coder would never be able to do on their own in such a <strong>short time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GitHub uses <strong>Git<\/strong> for <strong>version control<\/strong> (the top choice for version control among developers worldwide) and is a place where freelancers can put their repositories and remotely manage them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Git version control system<\/strong> was created in 2005 by the creator of Linux, Linus Torvalds. It provides developers with a clean interface for the management of codebases. Git should not be confused with GitHub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GitHub is the website whereas Git is the control system that integrates with the website to provide coders with the ability to manage projects remotely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another service for version control widely used instead of GitHub is <strong>BitBucket<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/freelancermap.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/channel_incl1\/4-perfect-ways-for-freelancers-to-utilize-github-4987.jpg\" alt=\"How to use GitHub as a Freelance Developer\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"HowTo\">How do you use GitHub as a Developer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Learn from the best<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, if you\u2019re still eager and <strong>looking to learn<\/strong>, GitHub is one of the best places for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is there a huge and helpful community built around collaboration, you can also pull various pieces of code for yourself and see what makes them tick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/explore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> explore option<\/a> of the tool, you can view the <strong>hottest projects<\/strong> out there. And it\u2019s all sorted by a multiple of variables \u2013 including project type, language when it was last updated and much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t always have to contribute to projects to get something out of GitHub. Sometimes just downloading open-source projects and <strong>having a look at how other experts solve problems<\/strong> is enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but you can also<strong> follow discussions <\/strong>and ask people questions. It\u2019s learning from the best by being a part of the <strong>largest coding community<\/strong> in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Build up a reputation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the client hiring you for a<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/it-projects\/1-Development\" target=\"_blank\"> coding job<\/a> knows anything about the market, showing a GitHub profile can be impressive. A link to your profile acts like <strong>a coding portfolio<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there\u2019s a lot to <strong>find in a complete profile<\/strong> &#8211; showing you can document your code well, how you work in a team, if you actually have any experience working on projects that are like the ones your client has in mind\u2026 the list could go on forever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in the end, it boils down to this \u2013 saying <strong>\u201cI can code\u201d<\/strong> is good, <strong>showing<\/strong> you actually can do it with a <strong>GitHub profile<\/strong> is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your repositories gain popularity, your profile can land on the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/trending\/developers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Trending developers<\/a> and this will be great for your personal brand and profile visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. GitHub is a skill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GitHub is not just a place where you learn new skills. It is a skill in and of itself. As we said before, GitHub uses Git for version control and gives software developers a clean interface for managing different coding versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies have realized its <strong>potential<\/strong> and are using it to <strong>work on their own projects<\/strong>. Whether they are looking for external help or have completely outsourced their coding work to international teams of programmers, GitHub is a place where companies are very much present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of that, understanding how GitHub works can be a desirable skill. For companies that post their projects on there, someone who already knows the ins and outs of the service is a great hire.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/it-projects.html?pq=github&#038;profisuche=1\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#41c0eb;border-color:#349abc;border-radius:10px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-color:#7ad3f1;border-radius:10px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-search\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> Explore GitHub jobs<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Earn money on the platform itself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerging tools have transformed GitHub itself into a freelancer market and allow developers to make money from GitHub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular ones was Codemill \u2013 clients had the possibility to add the tag codemill to a project, set a price and wait for contributors to swoop in and claim it.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3\"><strong>Update 2020: <\/strong>Codemill is no longer available on GitHub<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5.  Job hunting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a fact that the <strong>demand for software developers<\/strong> and engineers <strong>continues to grow<\/strong> despite the uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis (or even due to the digitisation that the virus has accelerated).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technical recruiters are always looking for interesting profiles they could win for their clients or their own company. So, every developer and freelancer should see their <strong>GitHub profile<\/strong> as an <strong>extension of their traditional CV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a developer who is open to new opportunities, having a complete and organized profile on GitHub will make a very <strong>good impression to potential employers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/freelancers-directory\/1-Development\" target=\"_blank\">freelancer developers<\/a><\/strong>, this is even more important, as they are often required to <strong>send in their GitHub profile along with their proposa<\/strong>l when applying for a new project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"CreateGoodProfile\">Creating an Impactful GitHub Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters can surmise a lot about you from your <strong>GitHub profile<\/strong> and so it\u2019s important to <strong>keep it organized<\/strong> and reflective of your <strong>abilities as a coder<\/strong>. Most people often tend to overreach with their portfolio by jamming in as many ideas and content as they can. This creates a mess of a portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curate Your Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To start off with, the first thing you need to do is to groom your <strong>GitHub profile<\/strong>. Start by adding in all the <strong>necessary details about yourself<\/strong> i.e. your picture, a short description of yourself and links to relevant websites or profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next part to focus on is the <strong>content for your GitHub portfolio<\/strong>. The content should be consistent with your interests as a coder. Focus and showcase projects that are in line with your interests and make sure these <strong>projects are complete and functional<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to make your <strong>profile stand out on GitHub<\/strong> is by executing the same solution using different languages. It is also a good idea to make sure your code is readable. Add a README for all your projects even if it looks straightforward and simple. A bit of description describing its functionality, purpose, scope and issues, if any, goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding a README file to your profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the introduction of the <strong>Profile README feature<\/strong> from GitHub, you can add a README to your profile to inform potential employers and people a bit about yourself, what projects you are working on or anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, you need to start off by creating a new public repository that is initialized as a README and that has the same name as your GitHub account. You can then edit the file and add information about you and your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for inspiration, there are already many users who have created amazing GitHub portfolios and intros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these GitHub profile examples: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/kautukkundan\/Awesome-Profile-README-templates\" target=\"_blank\">Awesome profile README templates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GitHub Portfolio examples with great Readme sections:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"924\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-freelancer-part-time.png\" alt=\"Example of a GitHub profile\" class=\"wp-image-25969 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-freelancer-part-time.png 825w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-freelancer-part-time-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-freelancer-part-time-768x860.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-freelancer-part-time-720x806.png 720w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-freelancer-part-time-580x650.png 580w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-freelancer-part-time-320x358.png 320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 825px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 825\/924;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/joranquinten\"> Joran Quinten<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/joranquinten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"  (opens in a new tab)\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/joranquinten\">on GitHub<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"847\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-software-engineer.png\" alt=\"GitHub Profile with Readme\" class=\"wp-image-25968 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-software-engineer.png 829w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-software-engineer-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-software-engineer-768x785.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-software-engineer-720x736.png 720w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-software-engineer-580x593.png 580w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-software-engineer-320x327.png 320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 829px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 829\/847;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/anguyen0208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" Anh Nguyen (opens in a new tab)\"> Anh Nguyen<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"963\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-with-gif.png\" alt=\"GitHub portfolio with Gif\" class=\"wp-image-25967 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-with-gif.png 821w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-with-gif-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-with-gif-768x901.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-with-gif-720x845.png 720w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-with-gif-580x680.png 580w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Github-portfolio-example-with-gif-320x375.png 320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 821px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 821\/963;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/danBamikiya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" Dan Bamikiya (opens in a new tab)\"> Dan Bamikiya<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you use GitHub? Tell us about your experience in the comment section below \u2013 we love to hear from our audience!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/registration?ref=blog-com-github\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"297\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up.png\" alt=\"Looking for freelance projects? Register for free on freelancermap and land new clients a 0% commission fees\" class=\"wp-image-42927 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-720x209.png 720w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-580x168.png 580w, https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cta-blog-freelancermap-sign-up-320x93.png 320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/297;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GitHub is a platform that brings all of the world\u2019s developers together and gets them create projects together. 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