Getting Started
In order to use GitComics, you need a GitHub account as well as GitHub Desktop.
Go to https://github.com. If this is your first time visiting GitHub, it presents you with a sign-up sheet. You can either sign up through the front page or click Sign Up to proceed to the main sign-up page.
Follow the sign-up procedure as provided by GitHub.
To use the GitComic setup, visit the repository at https://github.com/ryanvilbrandt/comic_git.
Click Use This Template. This clones the repository and adds it to your account so that you can use it to create your own webcomic.
After clicking Use This Template, GitHub asks you to name your personal repository. You can select any name you desire; it may be easiest to use the name of your comic.
You may add a description if desired, but it is not required.
Ensure the repository is set to Public.
Once you are satisfied with the settings, click Create repository from template.
GitHub takes a moment to generate the new repository, then displays it. You now have your own comic playground to build how you want!
How are you supposed to get your files into GitHub? The simplest method is to use GitHub Desktop.
Go to GitHub Desktop. Click the Download link to download the app.
Once downloaded, run the app. GitHub Desktop will automatically install and launch itself.
Once GitHub Desktop has launched, the sign-in screen is displayed. Enter your username and password and click Sign in. (If you set up two-factor authentication, the app also asks you to enter your authentication code.)
When sign-in is successful, you are asked to confirm the configure options. Change your name if desired and click Continue. You may also be asked to provide anonymous usage details to GitHub. Select your preference and click Finish.
Once configured, GitHub Desktop asks you whether you would like to asks you to select a repository to clone and begin using. You should see your comic repository on the right side. Click the repository, then click Clone in the bottom right.
GitHub presents a Clone dialog. You should not need to make any changes here. Click Clone.
GitHub Desktop will automatically download the repository to your computer. Once completed, you are presented with this screen:
From here, click Show in Explorer. This opens the root folder on your desktop containing all folders and files. This is where you will put images and files to be added to your comic.
Once you add your files and make your changes to existing files (covered in XXXXX), GitHub Desktop displays which files have been added, changed, or deleted on the left side.
You can choose to discard any changes you didn't intend by right-clicking the change and clicking Discard changes...
When you have finished adding/changing/deleting the files you want to update, type the name of the update in the lower left. As this will be for a regular comic, you may wish to title the update something like "Dec 24 19 Page" or something similar. The name of the update is not used in any code, but will aid you in keeping your comic organized.
Once titled, you may add a description if you like (but is not required).
When you are satisfied, click Commit to master. This packages the entire update as a "commit".
Click Push origin. This is the action that actually sends your files and changes to GitHub. Your files will be automatically updated and incorporated into the website!
Congratulations! You now know how to use GitHub and GitHub Desktop to easily update your webcomic!