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Prepare Backend Repo

Step 1: Fork the Backend Repository

You need your own copy of the application repository to make changes. This is done by "forking" it.

  1. Access the Cloud Mastery backend repository here: https://github.com/Pawa-IT-Solutions/cloud-mastery-backend

  2. Click the Fork button in the top-right corner.

    Fork the Backend Repository

  3. On the "Create a new fork" page, you can leave the details as they are and click Create fork.

    Create Fork Page

  4. You will be redirected to your own forked copy of the repository. It is now ready!

    Forked Repository is Ready

Step 2: Clone the Repository to Cloud Shell

Now you can clone your forked repository.

  1. In GitHub, navigate to your forked cloud-mastery-backend repository. Click the green <> Code button, select the SSH tab, and copy the SSH URL.

    Copy SSH Clone URL

  2. Go back to your Cloud Shell terminal and run the git clone command, pasting the URL you just copied. Replace the URL with your own forked repository SSH URL

    git clone git@github.com:austinkaruru1/cloud-mastery-backend.git

  3. When prompted Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])?, type yes and press Enter.

    Git Clone Output in Cloud Shell

  4. Navigate into the newly created directory and list its contents.

    cd cloud-mastery-backend && ls -l
    List Cloned Repository Files

Next Steps

Great job! Your GitHub account is configured, and you have successfully cloned the backend application code into your Cloud Shell. Next, we will set up the continuous integration pipeline using Cloud Build.

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