ASP.NET Core MVC - Cross-Platform Development - Add Project to GitHub

The video tutorial covers creating a GitHub repository and linking it with Visual Studio Code. It explains the difference between local and remote repositories, emphasizing the importance of backups. The tutorial discusses which files to track in source control and introduces the use of .gitignore files to manage unnecessary files. It guides viewers through publishing a repository to GitHub, including authentication and choosing between public and private settings. Finally, it covers committing and pushing changes, highlighting the importance of keeping repositories up-to-date.

What is the primary purpose of using a remote server like GitHub?

• To automatically generate project files

• To provide a backup and enable collaboration

• To replace the local source control system

• To store all local changes permanently

Why should certain files like those in obj and bin directories be excluded from source control?

• They contain sensitive information

• They are auto-generated and not necessary to track

• They are too large to store

• They are not compatible with GitHub

What is the purpose of a .gitignore file?

• To list all files in a project

• To specify files and directories to ignore in source control

• To automatically commit changes

• To enhance the security of the repository

What is a benefit of making a GitHub repository public?

• It automatically updates the repository

• It prevents unauthorized access

• It enables easier sharing and collaboration

• It allows only the owner to view the repository

What does the 'commit and push' operation do?

• Saves changes locally and pushes them to the remote repository

• Deletes local changes after pushing

• Only saves changes locally

• Only pushes changes to the remote repository

Why is it important to pull the latest changes before pushing to a remote repository?

• To delete unnecessary files

• To increase the speed of the push operation

• To ensure the local repository is up-to-date

• To automatically resolve conflicts

What does the 'M' symbol indicate in the source control tab?

• The file is new

• The file is modified

• The file is ignored

• The file is deleted