Wed Jan 28, 2026 2:00 PM
Ukubona and Gabriel experienced technical difficulties with their audio and video connection during their meeting but were able to establish a connection and communicate despite the challenges. They discussed and addressed technical issues related to Zoom, internet connectivity, and the onboarding process, including Gabriel’s installation of Ubuntu and VS Code and his struggles with GitHub access due to slow internet. Ukubona guided Gabriel through the process of creating a GitHub repository and publishing a simple website, demonstrating how to use GitHub and Markdown for web development while also introducing Google’s AI tool Gemini for enhancing website appearance.
Ukubona and Gabriel experienced technical difficulties with their audio and video connection during their meeting. Despite the initial issues, they were able to establish a connection and communicate. Ukubona expressed confusion about the technical problems and committed to investigating the cause on their end.
Ukubona and Gabriel discussed technical issues with Zoom and internet connectivity, which affected their onboarding process. Gabriel downloaded Ubuntu and VS Code but faced challenges accessing GitHub due to slow internet. Ukubona guided Gabriel through the process of creating a GitHub account and shared screen instructions. They agreed to complete the GitHub setup later when internet speeds improved, with Ukubona offering to send updated instructions via WhatsApp.
Ukubona guided Gabriel through the process of creating a new GitHub repository and publishing a simple website. They discussed how to name the repository, create a new file, and commit changes. Ukubona explained how to set up GitHub Pages for the website and demonstrated how to access the published site. Gabriel successfully created a “Hello World” website that could be accessed by anyone with the link.
Ukubona demonstrated to Gabriel how to edit a website using GitHub and Markdown, explaining the difference between the front-end (visible to the public) and back-end (editable on GitHub). They showed how to add a comma after “hello” in the Markdown file, which would appear on the live website after a brief delay. Gabriel learned that Markdown is a simpler alternative to HTML for creating web content, and Ukubona mentioned they would later explore automated processes for website management.
Ukubona demonstrated how to use GitHub and Markdown, explaining that HTML is the standard language for front-end development. He introduced Google’s AI tool, Gemini, and showed Gabriel how to use it to improve the appearance of a website by pasting HTML code and requesting enhancements. Ukubona emphasized that using AI for coding is not detectable and should not be a concern for students, as professors should be supportive of AI usage in learning and development.