whatisgithub

What is github?

phodal/github — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-06-24

★ 10,978Rich Text FormatAudience · generalComplexity · 1/5LicenseSetup · easy

In one sentence

A free Chinese-language ebook about using GitHub effectively, building open-source projects, and understanding how GitHub users behave.

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  root((GitHub Guide))
    What it covers
      Using GitHub
      Open source projects
      User behavior
    Format
      Chinese ebook
      Free to read
      Community licensed
    Audience
      Beginners
      Chinese developers
      Open source newbies
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Read a structured guide to GitHub for Chinese-speaking developers who are just getting started with open source.

USE CASE 2

Learn how to build and maintain a good open-source project, from repository setup to community practices.

How does it compare?

phodal/githubckeditor/ckeditor5addyosmani/backbone-fundamentals
Stars10,97810,4169,184
LanguageRich Text FormatRich Text FormatRich Text Format
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity1/53/51/5
Audiencegeneraldeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Free to read and share for any non-commercial purpose, commercial use is not allowed under Creative Commons BY-NC 4.0.

So what is it?

This repository contains a Chinese-language ebook titled "GitHub Wandering Guide" (GitHub 漫游指南), written by developer Phodal Huang. The book is about how to use GitHub effectively, how to build good open-source projects, and how to understand the behavior of GitHub users. The README is written in Chinese and is quite brief, consisting mostly of a personal note from the author about when he joined GitHub and his motivation for writing the book. The content itself is stored in the repository files rather than described in the README. The book is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0, meaning it can be read and shared freely but not used commercially.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Summarize the key advice from Phodal's GitHub Wandering Guide about what makes a successful open-source project.
Prompt 2
Based on the GitHub Wandering Guide, what should I do in the first week after creating a new open-source repository?
Prompt 3
Translate the most important sections of Phodal's GitHub guide into English so I can apply the advice to my own projects.

Frequently asked questions

What is github?

A free Chinese-language ebook about using GitHub effectively, building open-source projects, and understanding how GitHub users behave.

What language is github written in?

Mainly Rich Text Format.

What license does github use?

Free to read and share for any non-commercial purpose, commercial use is not allowed under Creative Commons BY-NC 4.0.

How hard is github to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is github for?

Mainly general.

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