Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Creating a Fork

The video tutorial explains the concept of forking in GitHub, detailing how it differs from a normal repository. It guides viewers through the process of creating a fork, cloning it to a local machine, and understanding the role of Git remotes. The tutorial also covers how to work with forked repositories, including making changes and syncing them with the parent repository.

What is a key difference between a forked repository and a normal repository?

• A forked repository is a direct copy of another repository.

• A forked repository cannot be modified.

• A forked repository has more features than a normal repository.

• A forked repository is only accessible to the original owner.

Which action can be performed on a forked repository?

• Change the repository owner

• Delete the original repository

• Watch the repository

• Merge the repository with another

What command is used to clone a repository to a local machine?

• git push

• git clone

• git commit

• git merge

Where is the information about the original repository stored after forking?

• In the .git/config file

• In the GitHub API

• In the GitHub interface

• In the local repository folder

How can you sync your forked repository with the parent repository?

• By using git pull from the parent repository

• By creating a new fork

• By manually copying files

• By using the GitHub sync feature