Creating Github Pages

GitHub Pages is a free service that allows you to host static websites directly from a GitHub repository. It’s perfect for personal websites, project documentation, and more. In this chapter, we’ll explore how to create and manage GitHub Pages.

What Are GitHub Pages?

GitHub Pages lets you turn a GitHub repository into a website.
You can host static content such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
GitHub Pages is available for personal projects, organizations, and even custom domains.

Step 1 : Create a new repo

Step 2 : Naming the repository

Name the repository in the following way, you can use any name you want.

Step 3 : Create the Repository

Click on create Button

Step 4 : Navigate to the created Repository

Step 5 : Click on settings

Navigate to Pages , here you will see Github pages is disabled because Source code is not present in the repository. Add some Source code to repo.

Step 6 : Add Source Code

You can push Source code to the repo or add from Github itself.

Step 7 : Go back to Github pages

After adding source code , select branch and directory that needs to be publish on github pages and click on save

Step 8 : Go back to your repository

In the right bottom corner you see a deployments link. Click on it.

Step 9 : Deployment Url

Click on deployment url.

Step 10 : Website

Your website is deployed to Url and you can share it with anyone.

Common Issues and Fixes

Page not loading

Ensure the repository is public.
Verify the branch and folder settings in Settings > Pages.

Broken links or styles

Use relative paths for files (e.g., ./style.css).
Ensure all files are committed and pushed.

Custom domain not working

Double-check DNS settings.
Wait for DNS propagation (can take up to 48 hours).

GitHub Pages is a powerful tool for hosting static websites. Whether you're creating a personal portfolio, project documentation, or experimenting with Jekyll, GitHub Pages makes it easy to get your site online. By mastering these steps, you can share your projects and ideas with the world. Happy coding !❤️