Here are 100 chapter titles for a guide on using GitHub for game development projects, progressing from beginner to advanced:
I. GitHub Basics (Beginner - 20 Chapters)
- Introduction to Version Control and Git
- What is GitHub and Why Use it for Game Development?
- Setting Up a GitHub Account
- Installing Git on Your Local Machine
- Creating Your First Repository
- Understanding the GitHub Workflow
- Cloning a Repository
- Making Changes: Adding, Committing, and Pushing
- Understanding Commits and Commit Messages
- Branches: Isolating Changes and Features
- Merging Branches: Combining Your Work
- Resolving Merge Conflicts
- Understanding the .gitignore File
- Collaborating with Others: Forks and Pull Requests
- Reviewing Code and Providing Feedback
- Using GitHub Issues for Bug Tracking
- Project Management with GitHub Projects (Kanban Boards)
- GitHub Pages for Game Websites and Documentation
- Exploring Existing Game Development Projects on GitHub
- Your First GitHub Game Project: Setting Up a Basic Repository
II. Intermediate GitHub for Game Dev (Intermediate - 30 Chapters)
- Advanced Branching Strategies: Gitflow and Feature Branching
- Rebasing: Rewriting Commit History (Use with Caution!)
- Tagging Releases: Marking Milestones and Versions
- Managing Large Files with Git LFS (Large File Storage)
- Working with Submodules: Integrating External Libraries
- Using GitHub Actions for Continuous Integration (CI)
- Automating Game Builds with GitHub Actions
- Running Tests on GitHub Actions
- Deploying Your Game with GitHub Actions
- Setting Up a Development Environment with GitHub Codespaces
- Contributing to Open Source Game Projects
- Understanding Open Source Licenses (MIT, GPL, etc.)
- Choosing the Right License for Your Game
- Creating a README File That Sells Your Project
- Writing Effective Documentation for Your Game
- Using GitHub Wikis for Project Documentation
- Creating a Game Development Portfolio on GitHub
- Showcasing Your Game Projects on GitHub
- Using GitHub for Game Jams and Hackathons
- Collaborating with Remote Teams on Game Projects
- Managing Game Assets with Git and LFS
- Versioning Game Assets Effectively
- Working with Game Engines and GitHub
- Integrating GitHub with Unity
- Integrating GitHub with Unreal Engine
- Integrating GitHub with Godot
- Using Git for 2D Game Development
- Using Git for 3D Game Development
- Using Git for Mobile Game Development
- Optimizing Your GitHub Workflow for Game Development
III. Advanced GitHub & Game Dev Practices (Advanced - 50 Chapters)
- Advanced Git Techniques: Cherry-picking, Stashing, etc.
- Git Hooks: Automating Tasks and Workflows
- Customizing Your Git Configuration
- Using Git for Game Art and Animation
- Versioning Game Art Assets
- Collaborating on Game Art with GitHub
- Using Git for Game Audio and Sound Design
- Versioning Game Audio Assets
- Collaborating on Game Audio with GitHub
- Using Git for Game Design Documents (GDDs)
- Versioning Game Design Documents
- Collaborating on Game Design with GitHub
- Using Git for Game Testing and QA
- Tracking Bugs and Issues on GitHub
- Managing Game Releases on GitHub
- Creating Release Notes and Changelogs
- Using GitHub for Game Localization
- Managing Translations with GitHub
- Using GitHub for Game Community Management
- Creating a Welcoming Community on GitHub
- Using GitHub for Game Marketing and Promotion
- Showcasing Your Game on GitHub
- Building a Game Development Team on GitHub
- Hiring Game Developers Using GitHub
- Finding Game Development Jobs on GitHub
- Using GitHub for Game Research and Development
- Exploring Cutting-Edge Game Technologies on GitHub
- Contributing to Game Development Libraries and Frameworks
- Creating Your Own Game Development Tools and Libraries
- Publishing Your Game Development Tools on GitHub
- Using GitHub for Game Education and Learning
- Sharing Game Development Tutorials and Resources on GitHub
- Building a Game Development Knowledge Base on GitHub
- Using GitHub for Game Jam Organization
- Managing Game Jams on GitHub
- Using GitHub for Game Development Contests
- Participating in Game Development Contests on GitHub
- Using GitHub for Game Development Conferences
- Sharing Your Game Development Projects at Conferences
- Using GitHub for Game Development Networking
- Connecting with Other Game Developers on GitHub
- Building Your Game Development Network on GitHub
- Using GitHub for Game Development Portfolio Building
- Showcasing Your Skills and Experience on GitHub
- Landing a Game Development Job with Your GitHub Portfolio
- The Future of GitHub for Game Development
- Emerging Trends in Game Development on GitHub
- Best Practices for Using GitHub for Game Development
- Advanced GitHub Workflows for Game Development
- Continuous Learning and Skill Development with GitHub for Game Dev