1. Introduction to version control

Conclusion and next steps

This concludes the introductory part of the course. We have learned the basics of version control and are now ready to start using Git. In the next part, we will learn how to install Git and set up a repository. But before that...

Quiz time!

Quiz yourself

1/8: What is the main purpose of version control?

To edit code collaboratively in real-time

To record changes to files over time and allow recalling specific versions

To automatically fix bugs in the code

To generate documentation for your project

To bloat your project with unnecessary files

2/8: Which of these is NOT a benefit of using version control?

Backup and restore

Undo changes

Compare code with previous versions

Create parallel branches of your code to experiment with new features

Guaranteed bug-free code

3/8: Who created Git?

Bill Gates, the creator of Windows

Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux

Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook

Steve Jobs, the creator of iPhone

Louis CK, the famous comedian

4/8: What does the staging area in Git allow you to do?

It's where you write and modify your code

It's where Git stores all the snapshots of your project

It automatically pushes your changes to a remote repository

It lets you prepare and organize changes for the next commit

It's where you prepare an important public speech

5/8: What happens when you commit changes in Git?

The changes are added to the staging area

The changes are permanently stored in the Git repository

The changes are automatically pushed to a remote repository

The changes are reverted to a previous state

The changes become a part of a long-term relationship

6/8: Where is the local Git repository stored?

In the cloud

On a USB drive

In the working tree

In the .git subdirectory in your project's root directory

In your dreams

7/8: What does pushing in Git mean?

Encouraging your teammates to code faster

Uploading your local changes to a remote repository

Moving commits from one repository to another

Deleting your local repository

Pushing the deadline for your project

8/8: What is the typical Git workflow?

Code, eat, sleep, repeat

Modify files, stage changes, commit, sync with remote (optional)

Commit, stage changes, modify files, sync with remote (mandatory)

Flip a coin to decide what to do next

Great work! Now that we have somewhat refreshed our memory, let's move on to the next part of the course where we will learn how to install and configure Git.

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