Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Why Branch Merging is Needed

The video tutorial explains the concept of merging in Git, highlighting the importance of branches in parallel development. It discusses how branches are created from the main branch to work on specific features and how commits are viewed depending on the branch head. The tutorial introduces the merge feature, which allows incorporating changes from one branch into another, typically merging feature branches into the main branch. It also mentions two merging methods: fast-forward and 3-way merge, which will be discussed in subsequent lectures.

What is the primary role of the master branch in a Git project?

• To manage user access permissions

• To hold experimental features

• To serve as the main storyline of the project

• To store backup copies of the project

Why are new branches typically created in a Git project?

• To archive old versions of the project

• To improve the speed of the main branch

• To increase the storage capacity of the repository

• To work on specific features without affecting the main branch

How does the position of the head affect commit visibility in Git?

• It makes all commits visible across all branches

• It restricts visibility to commits in the branch where the head is located

• It hides all commits except those in the master branch

• It shows only the most recent commit in all branches

What is the main purpose of merging branches in Git?

• To rename branches for better organization

• To create a backup of the project

• To combine changes from different branches into one

• To delete unnecessary branches

Which of the following is a type of merge in Git?

• Parallel merge

• Fast-forward merge

• Reverse merge

• Linear merge