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GitHub Gist

Gist Features

Using GitHub Gist, you can save your written code to your GitHub account with one click and share it with others using a sharing URL. It's a convenient tool for the following purposes:

  • Want to share code when asking questions
  • Want to show code to others
  • Want to save and backup written code
  • Want to share code for small projects

What You Need to Use Gist

  • GitHub account (free)

Usage Instructions

  1. Access GitHub Gist (login required).
  2. Enter the source file name. Using an extension like .cpp (e.g., Main.cpp) will apply C++ syntax highlighting.
  3. Write or paste your code.
  4. Click "Create secret Gist".
  5. The code is saved on Gist and a unique URL is generated.
  6. Anyone who knows the URL can view the code.

Example

https://gist.github.com/Reputeless/4d25a6032e4c84f0064b81dfafbbdce2

Advanced Usage

  • Published Gists can be modified by clicking "Edit" in the top right, keeping the same URL while changing the content. Change history is recorded in "Revisions".
  • You can add multiple source files.
  • While images and audio files cannot be saved, text files like JSON and XML can be saved.
  • Writing in Markdown format (with .md extension) will display a preview on the Gist page.