Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp - Open-Source Contribution

This video tutorial explains how to contribute to different projects, including open source ones. It covers the steps of forking a repository, cloning it to work locally, creating branches for changes, and making commits. The process of creating a pull request to merge changes into the main project is also detailed. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of not altering the main branch directly and using feature branches for contributions.

What is the significance of the 'main branch' in a repository?

How can you ensure that your changes do not affect the main branch?

What actions can a company take upon receiving a pull request?

What are the benefits of contributing to open source projects?