Integrations

Github

TL;DR: Git is a version control system that tracks changes in your code. GitHub is the industry-standard platform for hosting Git repositories, essential for both solo builders and teams using CodinIT.

Overview

Integrating GitHub into your CodinIT project ensures you have full version control, collaboration tools, and code portability throughout your app's lifecycle.

Version Control

Track every change with complete Git history and the ability to roll back to any previous state.

Team Collaboration

Enable developers and contributors to work together using familiar GitHub workflows.

Real-time Sync

Automatic bidirectional sync between CodinIT editor and GitHub repository.

Deployment Freedom

Host your app anywhere while maintaining the connection to CodinIT's development tools.

What is GitHub?

Git is a version control system that tracks changes in your code, allowing you to:

Save snapshots of your project at different points in time
Compare changes between versions
Collaborate with multiple developers
Revert to previous versions when needed

Key Benefits

GitHub integration brings transparency, safety, and flexibility to your development process.

Version History & Backup

git log --oneline
a1b2c3d Add user authentication
e4f5g6h Fix signup form validation
i7j8k9l Update landing page design

{
  "status": "backed_up",
  "last_sync": "2025-06-16T10:30:00Z",
  "commits_synced": 47,
  "backup_location": "github.com/username/project"
}

All your code is tracked with Git, providing an external backup and complete change history.

Team Collaboration

Code Review Process
Team members can review changes via GitHub pull requests before they're merged.
Issue Tracking
Use GitHub Issues to track bugs, features, and tasks with full project visibility.
Transparent History
Non-technical stakeholders can see exactly what changed and when.

Real-Time Sync

Bidirectional Sync: Changes flow seamlessly between CodinIT and GitHub in both directions.

graph LR
    A[CodinIT Editor] <-->|Real-time| B[GitHub Repository]
    B --> C[Your Local IDE]
    B --> D[GitHub Actions]
    B --> E[Deployment]

# Push from local IDE
git push origin main
# → Automatically appears in CodinIT

# Edit in CodinIT
# → Automatically pushed to GitHub

Workflow Integration

Branching Strategy

Use GitHub's branching features alongside CodinIT for organized development.

CI/CD Pipeline

Set up automated testing and deployment with GitHub Actions.

Code Reviews

Maintain code quality with pull request reviews and discussions.

Issue Tracking

Track bugs and feature requests with GitHub's project management tools.

Setup Guide

Setup Time: Approximately 5-10 minutes for first-time setup

1. Initiate GitHub Connection

In the CodinIT editor, click on GitHub → Connect to GitHub (usually found in the top-right corner of the project editor).

This will redirect you to GitHub for authorization.

2. Authorize CodinIT on GitHub

You'll be redirected to GitHub to authorize the CodinIT GitHub App:

Recommended for ease of use

Grants CodinIT access to create repositories in any of your accounts or organizations.

3. Select GitHub Account/Organization

Important: You can only connect one GitHub account per CodinIT account at a time.

If your GitHub user belongs to organizations:

Choose between personal GitHub or organization accounts
Ensure you have admin access for organization repositories
Repository will be created under the selected account

4. Create the Repository

Once GitHub is connected:

1. Click "Create Repository" button
2. CodinIT creates new GitHub repo
3. Initial code push (few seconds)
4. Sync established ✅

{
  "name": "my-CodinIT-project",
  "visibility": "private",
  "default_branch": "main",
  "files": [
    "package.json",
    "src/",
    "public/",
    "README.md"
  ]
}

5. Verify the Link

::badge{variant="solid" color="green"}Connected::

Check your GitHub account for the new repository containing all your CodinIT app code. ::

How Syncing Works

Key Concept: CodinIT and GitHub maintain a real-time, bidirectional sync of your codebase.

Default Branch Sync Only

Important: CodinIT currently tracks only the default branch of your GitHub repository (typically main or master).

# ✅ These changes sync with CodinIT
git checkout main
git commit -m "Add new feature"
git push origin main

# ❌ These changes don't sync until merged
git checkout feature/new-component
git commit -m "Work in progress"
git push origin feature/new-component

# ✅ Proper workflow
git checkout feature/new-component
# ... make changes ...
git push origin feature/new-component
# Create PR and merge to main
# Now changes appear in CodinIT!

Real-Time Updates

sequenceDiagram
    participant Dev as Developer
    participant GH as GitHub
    participant LV as CodinIT
    
    Dev->>GH: git push origin main
    GH->>LV: Webhook notification
    LV->>GH: Fetch latest changes
    LV->>LV: Update editor

sequenceDiagram
    participant User as User
    participant LV as CodinIT
    participant GH as GitHub
    
    User->>LV: Edit code/AI generates
    LV->>LV: Process changes
    LV->>GH: Auto-commit & push
    GH->>GH: Update repository

Conflict Handling

Rare but possible: Git conflicts can occur when both CodinIT and GitHub change the same code simultaneously.

Identify Conflict
Git will flag conflicting changes that can't be automatically merged.
Resolve Manually
Use GitHub's interface or local tools to resolve conflicts.
Commit Resolution
Push the resolved code back to the default branch.
Automatic Sync
CodinIT will pull the resolved code automatically.

Importing Existing Repositories

Coming Soon: Direct import of existing repositories is planned for future updates.

Current Workarounds

Create new CodinIT project and connect to GitHub
Clone the new (empty) repository locally
Copy your existing code into the cloned repo
Commit and push to the default branch
CodinIT will sync the imported code automatically

For smaller projects:

# Copy individual files
cp -r old-project/src new-project/src
cp old-project/package.json new-project/

// Or paste code directly in CodinIT
// Use AI to help restructure if needed

Parallel Development

Development Options

CodinIT Editor

Use AI-powered development and visual tools for rapid prototyping.

AI-Powered

Local IDE

Full IDE experience with debugging, extensions, and advanced tooling.

Professional

GitHub Codespaces

Cloud-based development environment with full GitHub integration.

Cloud-Based

Example Workflows

flowchart TD
    A[Founder uses CodinIT AI] --> B[Scaffolds new feature]
    B --> C[Developer refines in IDE]
    C --> D[Code review on GitHub]
    D --> E[Merge to main]
    E --> F[Auto-sync to CodinIT]
    F --> G[Deploy via GitHub Actions]

flowchart LR
    A[Designer] --> B[CodinIT Prototyping]
    C[Frontend Dev] --> D[Local IDE]
    E[Backend Dev] --> F[GitHub Codespaces]
    B --> G[GitHub Repository]
    D --> G
    F --> G
    G --> H[Continuous Integration]
    H --> I[Deployment]

GitHub Workflows

name: Deploy
on:
  push:
    branches: [main]
jobs:
  deploy:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
      - name: Deploy to Vercel
        run: vercel --prod

name: Tests
on:
  pull_request:
    branches: [main]
jobs:
  test:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
      - name: Run Tests
        run: npm test

Version Management

Commit Best Practices

git commit -m "feat: add user authentication system"
git commit -m "fix: resolve signup form validation bug"
git commit -m "docs: update GitHub integration guide"
git commit -m "refactor: optimize database queries"

git commit -m "update code"
git commit -m "fixes"
git commit -m "work"
git commit -m "asdf"

Rollback Options

Open version history in CodinIT editor
Browse previous project states
Click to restore any previous version
Changes sync automatically to GitHub

::badge{variant="solid" color="green"}Beginner-Friendly:: ::

# Revert specific commit
git revert abc123
git push origin main

# Revert to specific point
git reset --hard abc123
git push --force-with-lease origin main

::badge{variant="solid" color="blue"}Developer Tool::

Troubleshooting & FAQ

Check these common issues:

Branch: Ensure you're pushing to the default branch (main or master)
Push Status: Verify commits were successfully pushed to GitHub
Timing: Wait 10-30 seconds for automatic sync
Refresh: Try refreshing the CodinIT editor

git status
git log --oneline -5
git remote -v

git push origin main --force-with-lease
# Then refresh CodinIT editor

Go to your GitHub repository
Navigate to Settings → General
Find "Default branch" section
Click "Switch to another branch"
Select your desired branch
CodinIT will automatically start syncing with the new default

Warning: Switching default branches will change what code appears in CodinIT immediately.

CodinIT uses GitHub webhooks for real-time notifications:

{
  "event": "push",
  "branch": "main",
  "commits": [
    {
      "id": "abc123",
      "message": "Add new feature",
      "timestamp": "2025-06-16T10:30:00Z"
    }
  ]
}

When you push to the default branch, GitHub automatically notifies CodinIT, which then pulls the latest changes.

::badge{variant="solid" color="green"}Yes, absolutely!::

Once connected to GitHub, you have full code ownership and can:

Deploy to any hosting platform (Vercel, Netlify, AWS, etc.)
Set up your own CI/CD pipelines
Continue editing in CodinIT while hosting elsewhere
Maintain complete control of your codebase
Export and modify code as needed

npm i -g vercel
vercel --prod

npm run build
netlify deploy --prod --dir=dist

Resources:
  S3Bucket:
    Type: AWS::S3::Bucket
    Properties:
      WebsiteConfiguration:
        IndexDocument: index.html

Ready to Get Started?

By following this guide, you'll combine the speed of AI-assisted development with the reliability and control of traditional software practices. This integration is designed to be approachable for non-technical users while providing all the power that developers expect in a modern toolchain.

#Get Started

Happy coding! 🚀

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