Git Basics Quiz

The git add command adds files to the staging area, preparing them to be committed.

A pull request is a request to merge changes made in one branch to another branch, typically the main development branch.

Git is a distributed version control system used for tracking changes in code and collaborating on software development projects.

In Git, a remote is a server hosting a Git repository. It allows developers to push and pull changes to and from the remote repository.

The git pull command updates the local repository with changes from the remote repository.

A conflict in Git occurs when two branches have made changes to the same file or lines of code, and Git is unable to automatically merge the changes. Developers must manually resolve the conflict by editing the affected files and choosing which changes to keep.

The git status command shows the current status of the repository, including any changes made and files that are staged for commit.

The git diff command shows the differences between two commits, including changes made to files and lines of code.

The git checkout command switches to a different branch in the repository.

The git branch command creates a new branch in the repository.

The purpose of a Gitignore file is to list the files and directories that should be ignored by Git when tracking changes. This is useful for excluding files like temporary files, log files, or compiled code that should not be committed to the repository.

The git init command initializes a new Git repository.

A branch in Git is a version of the codebase that is separate from the main development branch, allowing for experimentation and development of new features without affecting the main codebase.

The git commit command creates a new commit with the changes made to the files in the staging area.

The git clone command creates a local copy of a repository from a remote server.