Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Exploring Cloned Repository in GitHub Desktop

This video tutorial explores using GitHub Desktop to manage repositories. It covers adding an existing repository, fetching updates from a remote repository, and viewing commit history. The tutorial also discusses branch management and creating local branches. Additionally, it demonstrates using the command line for file operations and editing files with external editors like Visual Studio Code.

What is the first step to add an existing repository in GitHub Desktop?

• Press 'Create Branch'

• Choose 'Add Existing Repository'

• Select 'Clone Repository'

• Click on 'New Repository'

What does the 'fetch origin' button do in GitHub Desktop?

• Deletes the current branch

• Uploads local changes to the remote repository

• Downloads the latest changes from the remote repository

• Creates a new repository

In GitHub Desktop, what does a dot icon next to a file in a commit indicate?

• The file was deleted

• The file was unchanged

• The file was renamed

• The file was modified

What is the significance of the plus icon next to a file in a commit?

• The file was unchanged

• The file was deleted

• The file was added

• The file was renamed

What is the default branch called in a new GitHub repository?

• Master

• Feature

• Develop

• Main

Why might someone prefer using an external editor over a command line editor?

• External editors are slower

• Command line editors are easier to use

• External editors are more convenient for large files

• Command line editors have more features

Which external editor is mentioned as being used in the course?

• Visual Studio Code

• Atom

• Sublime Text

• Notepad++