02. Integrations GitHub

GitHub Integration Guide

Overview

Your GitHub profile is the foundation of your devb.io profile. This guide will help you optimize your GitHub profile for the best possible representation on devb.io.

What We Import

1. Bio Information

   • Profile picture
   • Bio description
   • Location
   • Social links
   • Website

2. README Content

   • Personal introduction
   • Skills and technologies
   • Project highlights
   • Contact information

3. Projects

   • Repository descriptions
   • Languages used
   • Star count
   • Fork count
   • Deployment links

Setup Guide

1. Profile README

Create a great README.md in your profile repository (username/username):

1. Create a new repository named exactly as your GitHub username
2. Add a README.md file
3. Include the following sections:

   # Your Name
   ## About Me
   Brief introduction about yourself
   
   ## Skills
   List your key technical skills
   
   ## Projects
   Highlight your best projects
   
   ## Connect With Me
   Add your social links

2. Repository Optimization

Essential Repository Elements

1. Description

   • Add a clear, concise description
   • Include relevant topics/tags
   • Example: "A modern task management app built with React and Node.js"

2. Website/Deployment Link

   • Go to repository settings
   • Under "About" section
   • Add your deployment URL in the "Website" field
   • Format: https://yourdomain.com

3. Add devb.io Profile

Showcase your devb.io profile in your GitHub bio:

1. Go to your GitHub profile settings
2. In the "Bio" field, add your devb.io profile:

   🚀 Check out my dev profile: devb.io/your-username
   

3. This helps others discover your comprehensive developer profile

Pro Tip: Adding your devb.io profile to your GitHub bio increases your visibility and provides a quick way for others to see your full developer portfolio.

4. Social Links

For detailed instructions on adding social links, see our Social Links Setup Guide.

Verification

After setting up your GitHub profile:

1. Visit your devb.io profile
2. Check if all information is imported correctly
3. Verify project links and descriptions
4. Ensure social links are working

Important Note: devb.io updates profile information on a weekly basis. Any changes you make to your GitHub profile may take up to 1 week to be reflected on your devb.io profile. This includes updates to:

• Profile information
• Repository details
• README content
• Social links

If your changes are not reflected after one week, please create an issue.

Need Help?

If you need assistance with your GitHub profile optimization:

• Create an Issue