Git's Flashcard

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What is Git?

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a free, open-source, and widely used distributed version control system that tracks changes in files over time.

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What is Gitlab?

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A cloud-based platform for hosting and collaborating on Git repositories

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What is the difference between Git and GitHub?

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Git is the version control system; GitHub is a platform for hosting Git repositories

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What is a remote repository in Git?

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A version of your project that is hosted on the internet or network, allowing collaboration.

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What are branches in Git?

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Independent lines of development used to work on features or fixes without affecting the main codebase.

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What is a pull request in GitHub?

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A request to merge changes from one branch into another, often reviewed before being accepted

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What is merging in Git?

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The process of combining changes from one branch into another

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What is the command to merge branches in Git?

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git merge