Tip: Replace placeholder words with your own project name, folder path, repository link or website URL when needed.
Explain the difference between a local folder, a GitHub repository, and a public website URL as if I am a complete beginner. Use plain language, simple examples, and a step-by-step explanation of how they work together.
I am learning website building. Here is my local folder path: [paste path]. Here is my GitHub repository link: [paste link]. Here is my website URL: [paste link if available]. Explain what each one is and whether I am using them correctly.
Show me the full beginner workflow for building a website: starting from my local folder, then saving it to GitHub, and then publishing it as a public website. Present it as a clear numbered list.
List the most common beginner mistakes when working with local folders, GitHub repositories, and public websites. For each mistake, explain why it happens and how to avoid it.
Why is a local file path like C:\Users\Name\Desktop\site\index.html not a public website link? Explain the difference in a simple way and show what a real website URL looks like.
Explain the difference between a GitHub repository page and a live website page. Use examples to show what visitors see in each case and when I should share each one.
Ask me 10 short quiz questions to test whether I understand the difference between a local folder, a GitHub repository, and a public website. After I answer, check my responses and explain any mistakes.
Use a real-life analogy to explain my website workflow. Compare my local folder, GitHub repository, and public website to something from everyday life, such as a house, a bank vault, and a shop in the market. Make it easy for a beginner to remember.
Evidence and maintenance record
Source basis and lineage
These prompts are original FWI instructional examples derived from the associated lecture, which is the controlling learning resource.
- Parent lecture — Local Folder, GitHub Repository and Public Website
- OpenAI — Does ChatGPT tell the truth?
- OpenAI — Data Controls FAQ
Scope note: Customize prompts to the learner's context. Do not paste passwords, secret keys or unnecessary personal data, and verify important outputs.
Sources and lineage reviewed 16 July 2026.