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Getting Started with GitHub and Android Studio

Follow these steps to clone your project and open it in Android Studio.

Step 1: Log In to GitHub

  1. Open a browser and go to github.com
  2. Click Sign in in the top right corner
  3. Enter your username and password, then click Sign in

Step 2: Find Your Project Repository

Go to one of the following links depending on your project:

Step 3: Copy the Clone URL

  1. On the repository page, click the green Code button
  2. Make sure HTTPS is selected (not SSH or GitHub CLI)
  3. Click the copy icon to copy the URL — it will look like: https://github.com/icanhazcodeplz/choiceGame.git

Step 4: Clone the Repository Using Git Bash

  1. Open the Start menu, search for Git Bash, and open it
  2. Create a new folder called code by typing: 
    mkdir code
  3. Move into that folder: 
    cd code
  4. Type the clone command using the URL you copied: 
    git clone https://github.com/icanhazcodeplz/choiceGame.git
    Or for Pokemon Battle: 
    git clone https://github.com/icanhazcodeplz/pokemonBattle.git
  5. Press Enter — Git will download the project into C:\Users\ComputerXXX\code\choiceGame (or C:\Users\ComputerXXX\code\pokemonBattle)

Step 5: Open the Project in Android Studio

  1. Open Android Studio
  2. On the Welcome screen, click Open
    • If you already have a project open, go to File > Open
  3. Navigate to the folder where you cloned the project (e.g., C:\Users\ComputerXXX\code\choiceGame)
  4. Select the project folder and click OK
  5. Wait for Android Studio to finish loading and syncing the project — this may take a minute
  6. You're ready to go!

Troubleshooting

  • Git Bash not installed? Download Git for Windows at https://git-scm.com/download/win
  • Android Studio asks to open as a project vs. a file? Always choose Open as Project
  • Gradle sync errors? Try File > Sync Project with Gradle Files