Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - Section 13 Introduction

The video tutorial covers the concept of version numbers in software, explaining semantic versioning and the differences between major, minor, and patch versions. It also discusses pre-release versions like Alpha and Beta. The tutorial further explores the use of Git tags for versioning, highlighting the differences between lightweight and annotated tags, and demonstrates how to create and explore annotated tags in a Git repository.

What is the primary purpose of semantic versioning in software development?

• To manage software updates and compatibility

• To track the number of users

• To enhance software security

• To increase software speed

Which of the following is NOT a type of pre-release version?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Delta

How are Git tags used in relation to software version numbers?

• To encrypt software data

• To add version numbers to software releases

• To delete old versions

• To improve software performance

What is a key difference between lightweight and annotated Git tags?

• Lightweight tags are more secure

• Annotated tags contain additional metadata

• Annotated tags are less reliable

• Lightweight tags are faster to create

What is the purpose of creating annotated tags in a Git repository?

• To delete unnecessary files

• To explore tag contents with metadata

• To track code changes

• To store user data