#Update my fork github desktop install#

This takes you back to your fork’s main page, where the new name is displayed.Īt this time we’re using the bugfix-2.1.x branch to patch bugs for the next minor release, and we’ll create a new branch for the next major release as we develop a plan. Here are the instructions if you want to rename it.Ĭlick in the Repository name box, type the new name, and click Rename. It’s always best to leave the repository name as “Marlin” unless you plan to make your own custom version of Marlin for publication. If it still hasn’t finished after few minutes then GitHub might be hung up (not unusual). You may need to wait for the Fetching Latest Commit message to go away also. This takes about 10-20 seconds, so be patient.

When GitHub is done copying files, a page will appear displaying your shiny new fork of Marlin.

#Update my fork github desktop install#

Please upload a unique icon or image so it will be easier to identify you on the project pages! You’ll also need to download and install the GitHub Desktop application.Īfter signing in to your GitHub account, go to the main Marlin repository at: and create a fork of Marlin by clicking the fork icon in the top right of the page. Set up GitHub, Fork, and Cloneīefore you can contribute to Marlin, you need to get a free account. Following our guidelines ensures that your changes will be accepted more quickly. GitHub adds helpful collaboration features that make it an ideal platform for maintaining the Marlin project.īefore submitting code and other content, please review Contributing to Marlin and Marlin Coding Standards. Git will be familiar if you’ve used other version control systems like CVS, Apache Subversion, or Mercurial.

The power of GitHub comes from the Git version control system. GitHub is a great tool for collaboration, but it has a bit of a learning curve. Contributing Code with Pull Requests Introduction