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# GitHub Practice Questions

1. **When was GitHub first launched, and who were its original founders?**

Tom Preston-Werner, Chris Wanstrath, P. J. Hyett and Scott Chacon
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2. **What is a 'pull request' in the context of GitHub, and how is it commonly used?**

These are changes you pushed to a branch. You can review these changes and then merge it with the the original repository.
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3. **Can you explain the difference between 'git' and 'GitHub'?**

"Git is a version control system that allows developers to track changes in their code. GitHub is a web-based hosting service for git repositories. "
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4. **What is the significance of the 'README.md' file in a GitHub repository?**

Default readme with repository name and basic instructions. Can be used to communicate instructions about this repository.
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5. **How does GitHub's 'forking' feature work, and what is its primary purpose?**

It lets developers create there own repository that is linked to the original repository. Its like a personal version of changes before making the final changes to the base repository.
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6. **What is GitHub Actions, and how is it used in software development?**

Its a feature that helps in the CI/CD stage of the SDLC.
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7. **Who acquired GitHub in 2018, and what impact did this acquisition have on the platform?**

Microsoft, increase enterprise use of Github and allowed Microsoft to intergrate its tools into the platform.
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8. **What is a 'repository' in GitHub, and what are its key components?**

store your code, your files, and each file's revision history. Can have multiple collaborators, and have different visibility settings (public, private) like in coding.
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9. **Explain the concept of 'branching' in GitHub. Why is it important for collaborative projects?**

Isolated area to try things out before merging it to the main project area.
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10. **What is GitHub Pages, and how can it be used to host web pages?**

"create a website by simply publishing static HTML, JavaScript, and CSS files from GitHub's repository. Among the many benefits of the GitHub web hosting service, a few of the main ones are how simple and easy it is to use."
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