Understanding Git and GitHub for Poets

What is the primary purpose of this tutorial series?

• To promote social networking

• To develop advanced software development skills

• To explore Git and GitHub for creative projects

• To teach programming skills

What does Git primarily help with?

• Graphic design

• Web development

• Social networking

• Version control

Which tool is mentioned as having similar functionalities to Git?

• Microsoft Teams

• Dropbox

• Internet Explorer

• Adobe Photoshop

What is the main difference between Git and GitHub?

• There is no difference

• Git is version control software, GitHub is a hosting service

• GitHub is only for coders, Git is not

• Git is a web service, GitHub is software

Why might one use GitHub without ever running Git software locally?

• To use the social features only

• To manage projects without installing software

• To avoid learning command line tools

• All of the above

What is the first step when starting a new project on GitHub?

• Commit changes to the master branch

• Clone an existing repository

• Create a new branch

• Create a new repository

What file is commonly added to a new repository for descriptive purposes?

• CONTRIBUTE.md

• GITIGNORE.md

• README.md

• LICENSE.md

What action does 'committing' a file in Git represent?

• Moving the file to another directory

• Deleting the file

• Renaming the file

• Saving changes to the file

What can you view in the history section of a GitHub repository?

• The list of contributors

• The project's budget

• Changes made to files over time

• Future plans for the project

What is a 'commit hash' used for in Git?

• To secure the repository

• To identify a specific change uniquely

• To encrypt file contents

• To enhance the UI