REST APIs with Flask and Python - What is a Git Repository?

The video tutorial explains the concept of a Git repository and its importance in organizing files. It describes Git as a set of layers, each with specific functions, and details how files move between these layers. The tutorial covers initializing a Git repository, tracking changes, and committing files to create snapshots. It emphasizes the importance of remote repositories for redundancy and data safety, distinguishing between Git and GitHub. The video concludes by highlighting the physical nature of Git layers and the collaborative benefits of using Git.

Describe the importance of layers in Git.

What are the benefits of pushing commits to a remote repository?

What does Git use to store snapshots of your files?