Ultimate ASP.NET 5 Web API Development Guide - Review and Add Changes to GitHub - Project Setup and Configuration

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of adding a project to source control, focusing on GitHub. It covers initializing a local git repository, choosing a git ignore template, and configuring repository settings. The tutorial also explains how to authenticate a GitHub account, set repository visibility, and push changes to GitHub. By the end, viewers will have a fully functional API project on GitHub, which can be shared with others.

Which platform is highlighted as the most popular for public code sharing?

• Azure DevOps

• GitHub

• GitLab

• Bitbucket

What is the purpose of a gitignore file?

• To create a backup of the repository

• To track all changes in the repository

• To ignore specific files from being checked in

• To automatically commit changes

What is the significance of the blue padlocks appearing beside your files?

• They mark files as read-only

• They show files are encrypted

• They indicate files are locked for editing

• They confirm files are successfully uploaded to GitHub

What should you consider when deciding to make a repository public or private?

• The size of the repository

• The number of collaborators

• The sensitivity of the project

• The programming language used

What is the benefit of updating your repository with each milestone?

• It helps in tracking progress and changes

• It reduces the size of the repository

• It automatically fixes bugs

• It increases the repository's visibility