Introduction to Git and GitHub
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What is the primary purpose of Git?

  • Coordinating work among programmers for any type of files
  • Providing web-based Git repository hosting service
  • Managing distributed revision control and source code management
  • Tracking changes in source code during software development (correct)

    • What is the main function of GitHub?

  • Distributed version control system for tracking changes
  • Coordinating work among programmers for any type of files
  • Supporting non-linear workflows in software development
  • Web-based Git repository hosting service (correct)

    • What distinguishes GitHub from Git?

  • Git supports non-linear workflows in software development
  • Git is designed for coordinating work among programmers
  • GitHub is a distributed version control system
  • GitHub offers web-based Git repository hosting service (correct)

    • What are the goals of Git?

    <p>Speed, data integrity, and support for distributed, non-linear workflows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the initial steps to create a local git repository?

    <p>Create a directory to contain the project, go into the new directory, type git init</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Git and GitHub Overview

    • The primary purpose of Git is to manage and track changes in code repositories.
    • The main function of GitHub is to provide a web-based platform for version control and collaboration.

    Git vs GitHub

    • Git is a version control system that tracks changes in code repositories locally.
    • GitHub is a web-based platform that provides a graphical interface for Git, enabling collaboration and version control.

    Goals of Git

    • The goals of Git include tracking changes, managing different versions, and enabling collaboration.
    • Git aims to provide a flexible and efficient way to manage code repositories.

    Creating a Local Git Repository

    • The initial steps to create a local Git repository include:
      • Creating a new directory for the project
      • Navigating to the directory in the command line
      • Initializing a new Git repository using the command git init
      • Adding files to the Git index using the command git add
      • Committing changes to the repository using the command git commit -m "Initial commit"

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    This quiz covers the basics of Git and GitHub, including installing Git, creating a GitHub account, managing local git repositories, creating commits, and using Git commands.

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