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Day 6 GitHub Gists For Quick Code Snippets

GitHub Gists are a simple way to share code snippets, notes, or scripts, allowing for both public and private sharing. They are useful for quick code examples, reusable snippets, and documentation, with features like version control and Markdown support. Creating a Gist can be done easily through the GitHub web interface or CLI, making it a convenient tool for developers.

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Day 6 GitHub Gists For Quick Code Snippets

GitHub Gists are a simple way to share code snippets, notes, or scripts, allowing for both public and private sharing. They are useful for quick code examples, reusable snippets, and documentation, with features like version control and Markdown support. Creating a Gist can be done easily through the GitHub web interface or CLI, making it a convenient tool for developers.

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Day 6: GitHub Gists for Quick Code Snippets

Created by: Deep Ghinaiya

Software Developer
linkedin.com/in/deep-ghinaiya

What Is It?
GitHub Gists are a lightweight, standalone way to share code snippets, notes, or single-file
scripts with others — public or private.

They’re perfect for:

• Code examples

• Reusable snippets

• Quick fixes

• Study notes

• Configurations or JSON samples

You don’t need a full repo — just paste, save, and share

Why It’s Useful

• Save & share quick scripts or snippets

• Get a shareable link instantly

• Choose public (for everyone) or secret (private link)

• Supports multiple files & Markdown

• Can even clone and version control a Gist!

How to Create a Gist


Method 1: GitHub Web

1. Visit: https://gist.github.com

2. Paste your code into the editor

3. Add a file name with proper extension (e.g., bubble-sort.py)

4. Add a description (optional)

5. Choose:

o Create public gist

o Create secret gist (not indexed, but sharable)

6. Click Create Gist

Method 2: Using GitHub CLI

gh gist create myscript.js --desc "Simple JS function" --public

Example Use Cases


• Share a Python one-liner with a friend

• Document reusable JavaScript utility functions

• Store Markdown notes for interview prep

• Share JSON payloads or CURL commands in tech articles

• Keep a log of useful regex snippets

Pro Tips
• Gists are version-controlled just like repos

• You can fork, star, and embed gists in blogs/docs

• Use Markdown for documentation-style snippets


• You can manage multiple files in one gist!

Resources to Explore
• Create Gist: https://gist.github.com

• Gist CLI Docs: https://cli.github.com/manual/gh_gist_create

Final Thought
"Not every code block needs a full repo — sometimes, all you need is a Gist."

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