Git for Beginners freeCodeCamp

• What is the purpose of version control systems?

  To manage changes in software projects
• How does version control relate to checkpoints in video games?

  It allows reverting to previous states
• What is the difference between Git and GitHub?

  Git is software; GitHub is a service
• Why is the Git documentation described as confusing?

  It is in-depth and hard to navigate
• What is the first step in using Git according to Hest?

  Install the Git software
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of using Git?

  Strengths:

  • Tracks changes and versions
  • Facilitates collaboration among engineers
  • Allows reverting to previous states

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Can be complex for beginners
  • Documentation may be overwhelming
• Why is it beneficial to work in a collaborative environment when developing software?

  It allows multiple people to contribute effectively
• What is the first step recommended for learning Git?

  Get the basics first
• What should you do after learning the basics of Git?

  Use it daily in your coding
• How does facing problems while coding help in learning Git?

  It encourages problem-solving and deeper understanding
• What is a repository in Git?

  A folder containing software files
• What is the difference between a regular folder and a Git repository?

  A Git repository is tracked by Git
• What command is used to check the version of Git?

  git --version
• What does a version number above 2.1 indicate about Git?

  It is reliable and stable
• What command initializes a Git repository?

  git init
• What does the command 'git status' do?

  It shows the current status of the repository
• What is the purpose of the '.git' folder?

  It tracks all files and changes
• Why should you not manually change files in the '.git' folder?

  It can corrupt the repository
• What is a commit in Git?

  A checkpoint in the version history
• What is the staging area in Git?

  It holds files ready to be committed
• What command adds files to the staging area?

  git add
• What happens after you run 'git commit'?

  The changes are saved as a checkpoint
• What is the relationship between Git and GitHub?

  Git is a version control system; GitHub is a cloud provider
• What command is used to push changes to GitHub?

  git push
• What are the steps in the basic Git workflow?

  1. Initialize the repository with 'git init'
  2. Check status with 'git status'
  3. Add files to staging with 'git add'
  4. Commit changes with 'git commit'
  5. Push to remote repository with 'git push'
• What should you do before initializing a Git repository?

  Check if the folder is already initialized
• What is the significance of being on a branch in Git?

  It allows for parallel development of features
• What is the first command to run in a Git folder?

  git status
• What does the command 'git status' show?

  It shows the current state of the repository
• What is the default branch name in Git?

  master
• How do you create a new text file in Git?

  Use the command 'touch filename.txt'
• What does 'git status' indicate when it shows untracked files?

  Files are not being tracked by Git yet
• What is the staging area in Git?

  It's an intermediate zone before committing
• What command is used to add files to the staging area?

  git add
• What does the command 'git commit -m "message"' do?


  It commits changes with a message
• Why is it important to provide a commit message?

  It explains the purpose of the commit
• What happens if you run 'git commit' without a message?

  It opens a text editor for the message
• What command shows the commit history?

  git log
• What information does 'git log' provide?

  Details about each commit made
• What is the significance of the commit ID in Git?

  It uniquely identifies each commit