https://github.com/avidrucker/how-to-make-an-issue
https://github.com/avidrucker/how-to-make-an-issue
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/avidrucker/how-to-make-an-issue
- Owner: avidrucker
- Created: 2023-11-09T16:28:38.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-11-22T21:43:18.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-05T13:33:04.550Z (over 1 year ago)
- Size: 1.95 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# Quick Guide to Creating Issues on GitHub
## 1. Introduction
- GitHub Issues are a great way to track tasks, enhancements, and bugs for projects.
- Issues are like a to-do list for your repository.
- This guide will show you how to create and manage issues on GitHub.
> Note: You can create issues for your own projects as well as other people/organization's projects
## 2. Access The GitHub "Repo" You Want to Create Issues For
- Make sure you have a GitHub account. Sign up [here](https://github.com/join) if you haven't.
- Navigate to the GitHub repository where you want to create an issue.
> If you don't already have a repo but want to work on your own, you will first need to [create a new repo on GitHub](#) (coming soon...).
## 3. Open the Issues Tab
- From the repository page, find the "Issues" tab near the top of the page and click on it.
- Here you can see a list of the current GitHub repo issues
## 4. Create a New Issue
- Click on the “New Issue” button.
- You'll see a form to fill out.
## 5. Write Your Issue
- **Title:** Give your issue a clear, concise title. This helps others understand what the issue is about at a glance.
- **Comment:** Describe the issue in detail. Include specifics like:
- What you're trying to achieve.
- Steps to reproduce the problem.
- Expected vs. actual results.
- Any error messages.
- **Enhancements:** If it’s a feature request, explain why this feature would be useful.
## 6. Use Labels, Assignees, and Projects (Optional)
- **Labels:** Categorize your issue (like bug, enhancement, question).
- **Assignees:** If you want specific people to work on the issue, assign them.
- **Projects:** If you are using GitHub Projects, you can add this issue to a specific project.
## 7. Submit the Issue
- Once done, click on “Submit new issue.”
- Your issue will now be visible to others in the repository.
## 8. Managing and Closing Issues
- You can comment on issues, close them when resolved, or update them as needed.
- To close an issue, click on the “Close issue” button at the bottom of the issue discussion.