Understanding Git and GitHub

What is Git primarily used for?

• Project management tool for teams

• Version control system for tracking changes in code.

• Database management system

• Cloud storage solution for files

Explain the purpose of a branch in Git.

• Branches allow multiple users to work on the same file simultaneously without conflicts.

• Branches are primarily for organizing files in a Git repository.

• Branches are used to permanently delete code in Git.

• The purpose of a branch in Git is to enable isolated development for features, fixes, or experiments without impacting the main codebase.

What command is used to create a new branch?

• git branch

• git checkout -b

• git create branch

• git new-branch

How do you merge a branch into the main branch?

• Execute 'git pull ' to merge changes.

• Run 'git rebase ' on the main branch.

• Use 'git checkout ' to switch branches.

• Use 'git merge ' after checking out the main branch.

What is a commit in Git?

• A commit in Git is a way to merge two repositories.

• A commit in Git is a snapshot of changes in a repository.

• A commit in Git is a type of branch.

• A commit in Git is a command to delete files.

How can you view the commit history in Git?

• Run 'git status' to see commit history.

• Use the command 'git log'.

• Use the command 'git history'.

• View the commit history in the settings menu.

What does a pull request do in GitHub?

• A pull request allows developers to propose changes, review code, and merge updates in a collaborative manner.

• A pull request automatically merges changes without review.

• A pull request is used to delete files from a repository.

• A pull request is a way to create a new branch in GitHub.

What is the difference between a fork and a branch?

• A fork is used for collaboration; a branch is used for merging.

• A fork is a copy of a repository for independent development; a branch is a parallel version within the same repository.

• A fork is a temporary change; a branch is a permanent change.

• A fork is a version of a branch; a branch is a copy of a repository.

How can you resolve a merge conflict?

• Identify conflicting files, resolve conflicts, remove markers, stage, and commit.

• Delete the conflicting files

• Revert to the previous commit without resolving conflicts

• Ignore the conflict and continue merging

What is the significance of the .gitignore file?

• The .gitignore file prevents specified files from being tracked by Git.

• The .gitignore file is used to track all files in a repository.

• The .gitignore file is a command that initializes a Git repository.

• The .gitignore file is for storing commit messages.