Mastering Git, GitHub, and SSH

What is Git primarily used for?

• A database system for storing data.

• Version control system for tracking changes in source code.

• A programming language for web development.

• Project management tool for organizing tasks.

How do you initialize a new Git repository?

• Use 'git new' to initialize a repository.

• Run 'git start' in your project directory.

• Execute 'git create' to set up a new repository.

• Run 'git init' in your project directory.

What command is used to check the status of your Git repository?

• git check

• git info

• git status

• git status-check

What is the purpose of a commit in Git?

• The purpose of a commit in Git is to record changes to the repository.

• To delete files from the repository.

• To merge branches in Git.

• To create a new branch in the repository.

How do you create a new branch in Git?

• git create

• git branch or git checkout -b

• git new branch

• git switch

What command do you use to switch branches in Git?

• git checkout or git switch

• git branch

• git change

• git move

What is the difference between 'git pull' and 'git fetch'?

• 'git fetch' merges changes automatically; 'git pull' does not fetch any updates.

• 'git fetch' updates local references without merging; 'git pull' fetches and merges changes.

• 'git pull' updates local references without merging; 'git fetch' fetches and merges changes.

• 'git pull' only updates local references without fetching; 'git fetch' merges changes.

How do you clone a repository from GitHub?

• Download the repository as a ZIP file

• Use 'git copy '

• Use the command 'git clone '.

• Fork the repository to your own account

What is a remote repository in Git?

• A backup of the project saved on a USB drive.

• A local repository stored on a developer's machine.

• A temporary storage for uncommitted changes.

• A remote repository in Git is a version of a project hosted on a server, enabling collaboration and access over a network.

What does SSH stand for?

• Secure Socket

• Secure Shell

• Safe Shell

• System Shell