想要一个安全的空间来托管他们的代码存储库并将他们的程序分发给用户的开发人员倾向于选择GitHub，这是理所当然的。该平台拥有超过 6500 万开发人员和 300 万家公司，所有这些都拥有超过 2 亿的代码存储库。
GitHub的一大优点是它让用户能够下载文件和平台上可用的任何应用程序的源代码。这是相当令人印象深刻的，但你知道吗？不是每个人都知道如何完成它。幸运的是，我们拥有所需的所有信息，可以随时轻松地将文件和源代码下载到您的 Windows 10/11 计算机。
什么是 Github？
我们中的许多人可能都听说过Github，但并不是所有人都了解它的全部含义。你看，它是一种基于云的托管服务，可以帮助来自世界各地的开发人员存储和管理他们的代码。不仅如此，他们还可以轻松地跟踪和控制对其代码所做的更改。
什么是 Github 存储库？
Github存储库基本上是一个旨在存储文件的文件夹。它也可供任何人在线下载、访问和贡献文件夹中的文件/代码。
如何从Github下载文件并查看它们
如果您一直想知道如何从Github下载代码和文件，那么以下内容应该会有很大帮助：
- 从 GitHub 下载应用程序或文件
- (Download)从特定 Commit下载文件
- (Download)从特定分支下载文件
1]从GitHub下载(Download)应用程序或文件
GitHub拥有数百万个为各种目的和操作系统而设计的应用程序。要下载特定应用程序，请访问官方GitHub页面，然后导航到位于右上角的搜索栏(top-right)。
从那里，确保输入应用程序或文件的名称，然后按Enter键启动搜索查询。搜索结果将立即出现，如果您添加了正确的搜索词，那么它应该位于结果的顶部或关闭。
好的，既然您已经选择了正确的应用程序或文件，请查找显示为Releases的部分。您应该会看到应用程序或文件的名称以及其下方的版本号。单击(Click)它以显示一个或多个选项以下载到您的计算机。
2]从特定提交下载文件(Download)
是的，可以轻松地从某个Commit下载，我们希望GitHub永远不会带走它。
您会看到，每当存储库的代码发生更改时，它都会通过Commit包含在内。对于那些新手来说，提交(Commit)是您可以找到自最新更新以来对代码所做的所有更改的地方。如果您想调试问题，那么最好的办法是从特定的Commit下载。
为此，请转到您选择的存储库的主页，然后从那里选择您感觉更舒服的分支。在大多数情况下，它将是master 分支(master branch)。找到它，然后单击提交(Commits)链接。
之后，继续并选择要下载到计算机上的提交。(Commit)最后，点击Browse Files按钮，然后点击绿色Code button > Download ZIP，就是这样。
3]从特定分支下载文件(Download)
我们喜欢GitHub的一件事是存储库可以有多个分支，所有分支都具有唯一的名称。根据我们的理解，它是在某个时间点代码的某些部分的副本，开发人员将能够在不更改原始代码的情况下进行更改。
使用GitHub，代码更改是在分支中进行的，当开发人员准备好时，他们可以将其与主分支合并。
为了从特定分支下载文件，您需要搜索所需的存储库。选择它以立即从搜索结果中访问主页，然后从那里找到分支下拉菜单并选择要下载的分支。
当您看到绿色的Code按钮时，单击它并选择将文件下载为 .zip 或在Visual Studio Code中打开它。
阅读(READ)： 什么是 GitHub 上的 Gitignore 文件以及如何轻松创建文件。(What is a Gitignore file on GitHub and how to create one easily.)
How to download files from Github and view them
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One of the great things about GitHub is the ability it gives to the user to download files and the source code of any app available on the platform. It’s quite impressive, but you know what? Not everyone knows how to get it done. Luckily for you, we have all the information needed to easily download files and source code to your Windows 10/11 computer whenever you want.
What is Github?
Many of us might have heard of Github, but not all understand what it is all about. You see, it is a cloud-based hosting service that helps developers from all over the world store and manage their code. Not only that, but they can also track and control changes made to their code with ease.
What is a Github repository?
A Github repository is basically a folder designed to store files. It is also available online for anyone to download, access, and contribute to the files/code within the folder.
How to download files from Github and view them
If you’ve been wondering how to download code and files from Github, then the following should help a great deal:
- Download an app or file from GitHub
- Download files from a particular Commit
- Download files from a particular Branch
1] Download an app or file from GitHub
GitHub is home to millions of apps designed for all sorts of purposes and operating systems. To download a specific app, please visit the official GitHub page, then navigate to the search bar located at the top-right corner.
From there, be sure to type the name of the app or file, then hit the Enter key to initiate the search query. The search results will appear right away, and if you’ve added the correct search term, then it should be at the top of the results or close.
OK, so now that you’ve selected the correct app or file, please look for a section that reads, Releases. You should see the name of the app or file along with the version number from under it. Click on it to reveal one or more options to download to your computer.
2] Download files from a particular Commit
Yes, it is possible to download from a certain Commit with ease, something we hope GitHub never takes away.
You see, whenever there is a change in code to a repository, it is included via a Commit. For those new to this, the Commit is where you’ll find all the changes made to the code since the latest update. If you want to debug issues, then your best bet is to download from a particular Commit.
To do this, go to the homepage of the repository of your choice, and from there, and then choose the branch you feel more comfortable working with. In most cases, it’ll be the master branch. Locate it, then click on the Commits link.
After that, go ahead and select the Commit you want to download onto your computer. Finally, hit the Browse Files button, then the green Code button > Download ZIP, and that’s it.
3] Download files from a particular Branch
One of the things we like about GitHub is that a repository can have multiple branches, all with a unique name. From our understanding, it is a copy of certain sections of a code at a certain point in time where the developer will be able to make changes without altering the original.
With GitHub, code changes are made within branches, and when the developer is ready, they can merge it with the main branch.
In order to download files from a particular branch, you will need to search for the repository you need. Select it to visit the homepage from the search results right away, and from there, locate the branch dropdown menu and choose the branch you want to download.
When you see the green Code button, click on it and choose to download the file as .zip or open it in Visual Studio Code.
READ: What is a Gitignore file on GitHub and how to create one easily.
