Can you README?

Or how to add a README to your GitHub profile

Something exciting happened this week! GitHub introduced a README feature that you can use to add content to your profile.

Here’s how to unlock it:

1. Create a new repository with the same name as your profile:

2. Make sure it’s public, and initialize it with a README. Once you do that, an editor will open, where you can add content about you:

3. Commit changes and push them to your default branch. Btw, I wrote about why names for default branch matter here.

I was so excited to try out this feature that I didn’t write much. I’m coming back soon to add more. Any suggestions on what kind of information will be best?

And you’re all set! Enjoy the new look of your GitHub profile 😃