Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Why was Pull Request Named Pull Request?

The video tutorial explains the concept of pull requests in Git, differentiating them from Git pull commands. It recaps Git commands like pull, push, and fetch, and discusses the historical context of pull requests, originally designed for collaboration in Git. The tutorial highlights the practical use of pull requests for code review and feedback, and compares pull requests with merge requests, as used in GitLab.

What is the primary function of the Git pull command?

• To create a new branch in the repository

• To synchronize changes from a remote repository to a local one

• To delete a branch from the repository

• To merge two branches together

Which statement is true about a pull request?

• It is the same as a Git pull command

• It is used to request changes from a local repository

• It automatically merges changes into the main branch

• It is a feature that combines multiple Git operations

Why is a pull request called a 'pull request'?

• Because it automatically fetches changes from all branches

• Because it is used to delete branches

• Because it requests others to pull changes from a remote server

• Because it pushes changes to the main branch

What was the original purpose of Git as created by Linus Torvalds?

• To develop a new operating system

• To create a new programming language

• To design a new web browser

• To manage the development of the Linux kernel

What additional features do pull requests offer on platforms like GitHub?

• They automatically resolve code conflicts

• They allow for automatic code deployment

• They enable discussion, approval, and rejection of changes

• They provide real-time collaboration on code

What is the main goal of a pull request?

• To create a new repository

• To merge a feature branch into the main branch

• To delete a branch

• To fetch changes from a remote repository

What term does GitLab use that is equivalent to a pull request on GitHub?

• Branch request

• Merge request

• Commit request

• Fetch request