DevOps Complete Course - Push Maven Project onto GitHub

The video tutorial explains the process of managing code using version control systems, specifically Git and GitHub. It covers creating a GitHub repository, setting up a local repository, using .gitignore to exclude unnecessary files, and pushing code to a remote repository. The tutorial also highlights the importance of version control in sharing code with DevOps engineers and maintaining code integrity.

What is the primary reason for using a version control system like GitHub?

• To store large files

• To manage code changes and collaboration

• To create backups of personal data

• To enhance computer performance

When creating a repository on GitHub, what is a key consideration for choosing between public and private?

• The size of the repository

• The type of programming language used

• The number of collaborators

• The sensitivity of the data

What command is used to initialize a local folder as a Git repository?

• git new

• git start

• git init

• git create

What is the purpose of the .gitignore file?

• To track all changes in the repository

• To exclude certain files from being pushed to the remote repository

• To automatically commit changes

• To rename files in the repository

Which command is used to add files to the local repository before committing?

• git push

• git add

• git commit

• git merge

What is the final step to push local changes to a remote repository on GitHub?

• git pull

• git push

• git merge

• git clone

What might you need to provide when pushing code to a remote repository for the first time?

• A backup of the repository

• A list of collaborators

• A detailed project description

• Your GitHub credentials