REST APIs with Flask and Python - What is a Git Repository?

The video tutorial explains the concept of a Git repository and its importance in organizing files. It describes Git as a set of layers, each with specific functions, and details how files move between these layers. The tutorial covers initializing a Git repository, tracking changes, and committing files to create snapshots. It emphasizes the importance of remote repositories for redundancy and data safety, distinguishing between Git and GitHub. The video concludes by highlighting the physical nature of Git layers and the collaborative benefits of using Git.

What is the primary function of Git's layered structure?

• To encrypt files for security

• To provide control and power over file management

• To automatically backup files

• To organize files alphabetically

What must you do to start tracking a new file in a Git repository?

• Delete the file

• Rename the file

• Add the file to the staging area

• Move the file to a different folder

What does committing a file in Git do?

• Deletes the file from the system

• Creates a snapshot of the file's current state

• Sends the file to the cloud

• Encrypts the file for security

How can you revert to a previous version of a file in Git?

• By deleting the current version

• By renaming the file

• By using the revert command

• By accessing the version history and selecting a previous commit

What is the main difference between Git and GitHub?

• Git is a programming language, while GitHub is a code editor

• Git is used for file encryption, while GitHub is used for file sharing

• Git is a version control system, while GitHub is a hosting service for Git repositories

• Git is a cloud storage service, while GitHub is a local storage service

Why is it beneficial to push commits to a remote repository?

• To ensure data redundancy and prevent data loss

• To increase the file size

• To make files read-only

• To decrease the file size

What happens when you push commits to GitHub?

• The commits are converted to a different format

• The commits are deleted from your local repository

• The commits are encrypted

• The commits are uploaded to GitHub servers