What is Git?
AnswerA version control system
Git tracks changes to files over time.
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Git facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Git and version control, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which command creates a new Git repository?
Answergit init
git init sets up a new repository in the current folder.
Going deeper
Who created Git?
AnswerLinus Torvalds
Torvalds wrote Git to manage Linux kernel development.
By default, what does git pull do?
AnswerFetches changes and merges them
git pull runs git fetch followed by a merge.
Which command stages files for the next commit?
Answergit add
git add moves changes into the staging area.
Expert level
Which command applies a single commit from another branch onto your current branch?
Answergit cherry-pick
cherry-pick copies the changes of one chosen commit.
Which command uses binary search to find the commit that introduced a bug?
Answergit bisect
git bisect halves the range of commits until it finds the culprit.
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