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Richard Chamberlain
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🚀 Automate Your GitHub Backups with Bash (Stop Losing Code!)

#automation #codebackup #devops #git

Let’s be honest—most of us have code scattered across laptops, old VMs, and forgotten directories. I was guilty of this too… until I automated my GitHub backup workflow using simple Bash scripts.

Here’s the high-level strategy:

  • 📁 Auto-Link New Projects to GitHub Repos
  • 🔐 Secure Authentication with SSH Keys & API Tokens
  • 🔄 Auto-Sync Code with Git and Rsync
  • ⏰ Fully Automate Backups via Cron Jobs

📄 Quick Example: Automating Code Sync 

rsync -av --exclude='build/' --exclude='log/' "$SRC_DIR" "$DEST_GITHUB/"
git add .
git commit -m "Automated backup on $(date)"
git push origin main
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⏰ Automate with Cron (Daily at Midnight) 

0 0 * * * /home/username/scripts/github_backup.sh
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With this setup, I no longer worry about losing code—or forgetting to commit it!

✨ Want the full, step-by-step guide with working scripts?
👉 Read the full post on my site!

💡 How are you automating your workflow? Share your tips below!

For more content like this, tools, and walkthroughs, visit my site at Sebos Technology.

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