Integrating Git

The video tutorial covers the basics of using Git for version control. It starts with initializing a Git repository in a project and explains the importance of doing so from the root directory. The tutorial then delves into understanding what a Git repository is, both locally and remotely, and how GitHub and Heroku are used for code backup. It demonstrates using essential Git commands like git status, git add, and git commit to track changes. The video also explains how to use a .gitignore file to exclude certain directories, such as node_modules, from version control. Finally, a practical challenge is presented to apply the learned concepts to a Notes app.

What is the primary purpose of initializing Git in a project?

• To delete unnecessary files

• To compile the project code

• To create a backup of the project

• To enable tracking of changes in the project files

What is a Git repository?

• A place where Git-related data is stored

• A directory for storing images

• A platform for deploying applications

• A tool for compiling code

How does Visual Studio Code indicate files that have not been committed?

• By showing them in red

• By hiding them

• By displaying them in green

• By marking them with an asterisk

What is the purpose of the .gitignore file?

• To list files that should not be tracked by Git

• To store backup copies of files

• To compile the project

• To delete unnecessary files

Which command is used to add files to the staging area in Git?

• git commit

• git add

• git push

• git init

What does the 'git commit' command do?

• Adds files to the staging area

• Records changes to the repository

• Initializes a new repository

• Deletes files from the repository

Why should the node_modules directory be ignored in a Git project?

• It contains compiled code

• It is too large to track

• It contains sensitive information

• It is a generated directory that can be recreated

What is the typical message used for the first commit in a Git project?

• Final commit

• Delete commit

• Initial commit

• Backup commit

In the practical challenge, what is the first step to put the Notes app under version control?

• Compile the project

• Create a new branch

• Initialize a new repository

• Delete unnecessary files

What command is used to switch directories in the terminal?

• rm

• mv

• ls

• cd