Adding new files to remote github repository

 To add new files to a remote GitHub repository, you can use the command line (Git Bash, Terminal) for a local workflow or the GitHub website for a quick web interface upload. [1, 2]

Method 1: Using the Command Line (Recommended for projects)

This method assumes you have Git installed, the repository cloned locally, and are in the local repository's directory.

1. Move the new file(s) into your local repository's directory.
2. Stage the files for the next commit using the command:
• To add a specific file:
• To add all new and modified files:
3. Commit the staged files to your local repository with a descriptive message:
4. Push the changes from your local repository to the remote GitHub repository:
• The default branch name is typically or . If it's your first push, you might use to set the upstream branch. [1, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Method 2: Using the GitHub Web Interface (For small additions)

This method is useful for adding a few small files without using the command line.

1. Navigate to your repository on the GitHub website.
2. Above the list of files, select the dropdown menu and click .
3. Drag and drop your file or folder into the browser window, or click to browse your local machine.
4. Type a short, meaningful commit message in the "Commit changes" field at the bottom of the page.
5. Click (or if you are working on a new branch) to finalize the upload. [1, 8]

The actions and results: