Mastering Git and GitHub

What is the primary purpose of Git?

• To create and manage databases.

• To design user interfaces for applications.

• To compile and run programming languages.

• To manage and track changes in source code during software development.

Explain the difference between a local and a remote repository in Git.

• Local repositories are on your machine; remote repositories are on a server.

• Local repositories are only for backups; remote repositories are for collaboration.

• Local repositories require internet access; remote repositories do not.

• Local repositories are stored in the cloud; remote repositories are on your machine.

What command is used to initialize a new Git repository?

• git create

• git start

• git init

• git newrepo

How do you stage changes in Git before committing?

• Execute 'git merge ' to stage changes.

• Use 'git commit ' to stage changes.

• Run 'git push' to stage changes before committing.

• Use 'git add file' or 'git add .' to stage changes.

What is the command to clone a GitHub repository? The command is _____.

What is the role of branching in Git when collaborating on a project?

• Branching in Git allows developers to work on multiple features simultaneously without affecting the main codebase.

• Branching in Git is used to permanently delete unwanted files from the repository.

• Branching in Git serves as a method to track the history of all changes made in the repository.

• Branching in Git is a way to create a single version of the project for deployment.

What command would you use to view the commit history in Git?

• git status

• git log

• git show

• git history

How do you push local changes to a remote GitHub repository on the main branch for the first time?

• Use 'git push -u origin main'

• Use 'git push origin'

• Use 'git push -u'

• Use 'git remote add origin'

What is the purpose of forking a repository in GitHub?

• A fork is a way to create a copy of a repository under your own account.

• A fork is a method to delete a repository from GitHub.

• A fork is a feature that allows you to automatically merge branches.

• A fork is a notification system for repository changes.

Explain the concept of version control and its benefits.

• It eliminates the need for backups entirely.

• The benefits of version control include improved collaboration, the ability to track and revert changes, enhanced project management, and better backup and recovery options.

• Version control is a method for creating new software languages.

• Version control is only for software development.