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How to Create a New File in GitHub Using a Customized URL
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How to Create a New File in GitHub Using a Customized URL
GitHub is a popular platform for version control and collaborative software development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, knowing how to create a new file in a GitHub repository can be incredibly helpful. In this blog post, we'll walk through the steps to create a new file using a customized URL.
Step 1: Compose the URL
To create a new file, start with the base URL:
https://github.com/username/project_name/new/branch_name/
Replace the placeholders with the relevant information:
username
: Your GitHub username.project_name
: The name of your project/repository.branch_name
: The branch where you want to create the file (e.g.,master
).
Step 2: Add content to URL
Next, add the desired file path after the branch name to specify where you want to create the file. For example, if you want to create a file in a specific folder, specify the folder path.
Add a file name
To specify the name of the new file, append ?filename=your_file_name
to the end of the URL. Replace your_file_name
with the desired filename (e.g., test.mdx
).
Add content
Optionally, if you want to add content to the new file immediately, include &value=your_content
in the URL.
Let's say you're working on the emmanuelhdev
project, and you want to create a new markdown entry file named test.mdx
in the tests
folder under the master
branch. Here's the customized URL:
https://blog.bysmax.com/blog/generador-de-cabeceras-para-tailwind-nextjs-starter-blog
As an example, I developed this tool. Simply enter the title and body, and begin typing your new entry.