Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub - What is Branch in Git?

The video tutorial explains the concept of branches in Git, detailing how branches are text references to specific commits. It covers the default master branch, the ability to switch between branches, and how branch pointers track new commits. The tutorial also discusses branch naming conventions, the automatic movement of branch pointers, and the use of SHA-1 hashes. Finally, it introduces the concept of HEAD, which will be explored in the next lecture.

What is a branch in the context of Git?

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Explain the concept of the default branch in a Git repository.

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What happens to the current branch when new commits are made?

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Describe how branch pointers work in Git.

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What is the significance of SHA-1 hash in Git commits?

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How can you change branches in Git?

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What restrictions exist for naming branches in Git?

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