How do I set up a project in Visual Studio Code and link it to GitHub?

[Libelldrian]

I already downloaded the pokeemerald-expansion onto my computer, but I'm scared about missing crucial steps before the get-go.
What are the most important steps to set up a project in Visual Studio Code and link it to GitHub?

 

[Pyxal]

I already downloaded the pokeemerald-expansion onto my computer, but I'm scared about missing crucial steps before the get-go.
What are the most important steps to set up a project in Visual Studio Code and link it to GitHub?

You don't set up a project in VS Code, you just open it and browse the entire folder through it (shift right click the folder > Open w/ VS Code). Follow these set of tutorials and you'll be fine:

pokeemerald-expansion/INSTALL.md at master · rh-hideout/pokeemerald-expansion

Feature branche for the pokeemerald decompilation. See the wiki for more info. - rh-hideout/pokeemerald-expansion

github.com

The Basics of GitHub

Repository of free to use assets that may be of interest for Gen 3 Pokémon hacking. - Pawkkie/Team-Aquas-Asset-Repo

github.com

Read both of them carefully and mix and match what you'll need and want from them both.