Changing default branch name to 'main'

[kevinodotnet]

(Thanks for making python_koans. I just started running through it to brush up on Python in general (keeping skills sharper) and as I'm day-to-day working in Ruby, this makes it very natural!)

I was hoping you would consider changing the default branch in python_koans to main, the new default?

The process is pretty quick: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/configuring-branches-and-merges-in-your-repository/managing-branches-in-your-repository/changing-the-default-branch#changing-the-default-branch

Thanks!

[aman00077777]

here's a quick guide.
git branch -m master main → Rename local master to main.
git push -u origin main → Push main to GitHub and set upstream.
git push origin --delete master → Delete old master branch on GitHub.
git remote set-head origin main → Update default branch pointer for your local repo.
After this, go to GitHub → Settings → Branches to confirm main is the default.

[YadnyeshUbhad]

Hi
GitHub now recommends using main as the default branch instead of master.
To resolve this issue, the repository owner can:

Rename the existing default branch from master to main.

Update repository settings to set main as the default branch.

Ensure all CI/CD workflows, documentation, and references are updated accordingly.

This change improves inclusivity and aligns the project with modern GitHub standards.
Happy to help further if needed.