GitHub Foundations Exam, Domain 2: Working with GitHub Repositories

Quick Reference for Domain 2: Working with GitHub Repositories

  • Forking a repository is a way to create a personal copy of another repository under your account to propose changes or use as a starting point for a new project.
  • Starring a repository is a way for users to bookmark projects they find interesting 
  • Watching a repository subscribes the user to notifications for all conversations.
  • Users can follow other users, but not repositories.
  • The Insights tab in a GitHub repository offers a comprehensive view of how others are interacting with the project over time, including statistics on contributions, traffic, issues, and more. This information is crucial for maintainers to understand the project's engagement and growth.
  • Repository templates on GitHub come with a pre-configured set of files and folders, which can include things like README, LICENSE, CONTRIBUTING guidelines, and even code files. This setup makes it quicker and easier to start new projects by following best practices and maintaining consistency across similar projects.
  • Repository insights are a powerful tool for repository maintainers, offering comprehensive analytics on various aspects of repository activity. These include traffic statistics like how many times the repository has been cloned or viewed, contribution details such as frequency and volume of pull requests and issues, and an overview of how repository contents change over time. This data helps maintainers gauge user engagement, identify trends, and make informed decisions to guide the project's development and community interaction.
  • GitHub Actions is a CI/CD feature for automating workflows within GitHub repositories.

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