Unlock the "Pair Extraordinaire" Achievement on GitHub

What is the "Pair Extraordinaire" Achievement?

The Pair Extraordinaire achievement is awarded when you co-author commits on a merged pull request. It highlights collaboration and teamwork on the platform.

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Steps to Unlock "Pair Extraordinaire":

1. Collaborate with Another User (or Use a Second Account):
   
   To make this easier, you can use a second GitHub account if you have one. This allows you to control both sides of the collaboration.

2. Co-Author Commits on a Pull Request:

   • Create a new branch, make changes, and commit them.
   • When making a commit, include the other user as a co-author. You can do this in two ways:
     • Via Commit Message: Add the following line to your commit message:

      Co-authored-by: Their Name <[e-mail]>
   

   Replace "Their Name" and "[e-mail]" with the co-author’s GitHub name and email.

   • Via GitHub Desktop: Click the profile icon in the bottom-left corner of the commit window to add a co-author directly.

3. Open and Merge the Pull Request:

   • Push your changes and open a pull request.
   • Ensure the pull request is merged (either by you or the repository maintainer).

4. Check Your Achievements:
   
   Once the pull request with co-authored commits is merged, the Pair Extraordinaire achievement will be unlocked.

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Pro Tip:

Using a second GitHub account simplifies the process, as you can control both the commit and the co-authoring process yourself. Just make sure to use valid email addresses associated with the accounts.