Day 2: Setting Accounts

🐙 1. GitHub – Your Code’s Home

Why GitHub?

• Host your projects and collaborate with others.

• Enables integration with tools like CI/CD, Docker, etc.

Steps:

1. Go to github.com.

2. Click Sign up.

3. Fill in:

   • Username

   • Email

   • Password

4. Verify your email.

5. Choose a plan (free is fine for most).

6. Set up your profile (you can skip for now).

Pro Tip: Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) from your account settings for security.

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☁️ 2. AWS – Your Cloud Playground

Why AWS?

• You’ll eventually deploy apps or use services like EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.

Steps:

1. Visit aws.amazon.com and click Create an AWS Account.

2. Enter:

   • Email

   • Password

   • AWS account name

3. Add contact details and payment method.

4. Choose a support plan (use Free Tier).

5. Confirm your identity using OTP.

6. After setup, go to the AWS Management Console.

Pro Tip: Start exploring free-tier services like S3, EC2 (t2.micro), and Cloud9 for learning.

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🐳 3. DockerHub – Host Your Docker Images

Why DockerHub?

• It's like GitHub but for container images.

• Required when pushing your own Docker containers.

Steps:

1. Visit hub.docker.com.

2. Click Sign Up.

3. Fill in:

   • Docker ID

   • Email

   • Password

4. Verify your email.

5. Log in and you’ll have access to your Docker dashboard.

Pro Tip: Use docker login from your terminal to link CLI with your DockerHub account later.

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🔍 4. SonarCloud – Code Quality & Static Analysis

Why SonarCloud?

• Helps track code quality, bugs, and vulnerabilities.

• Works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, etc.

Steps:

1. Go to sonarcloud.io.

2. Click Login and choose GitHub (or Bitbucket, GitLab).

3. Authorize SonarCloud to access your repositories.

4. You’ll be redirected to the dashboard.

5. Create a new organization (free for public repos).

Pro Tip: Use SonarCloud with GitHub Actions or TravisCI to scan every commit!

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📝 Conclusion

• Recap: You now have essential accounts ready for modern dev workflows.

• Mention that in the next blog, you might start connecting these tools (e.g., GitHub Actions + SonarCloud).

• Encourage readers to share their progress in the comments or tag you.

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