Creating a repository with git init - Quick Revision & Summary

Recall & Review

beginner

What does the command git init do?

It creates a new, empty Git repository in the current folder, allowing you to start tracking files with Git.

beginner

Where does git init create the repository data?

It creates a hidden folder named .git inside the current directory to store all version control information.

intermediate

True or False: Running git init in an existing Git repository will delete previous history.

False. Running git init in an existing repository will not delete history; it reinitializes the repository.

beginner

What is the first step to start tracking a project with Git?

Navigate to your project folder and run git init to create a new Git repository.

beginner

After running git init, what command can you use to check the repository status?

Use git status to see which files are tracked, untracked, or staged.

What is created inside your folder when you run git init?

A A remote repository on GitHub

B A new file named <code>git.txt</code>

C A backup of your project

D A hidden <code>.git</code> folder

Running git init creates a hidden .git folder that stores all Git data.

Which command starts a new Git repository in your current directory?

A git init

B git start

C git create

D git new

git init initializes a new Git repository.

If you want to track changes in a folder, what should you do first?

A Run <code>git clone</code>

B Run <code>git commit</code>

C Run <code>git init</code>

D Run <code>git push</code>

First, run git init to create a repository before tracking changes.

True or False: git init connects your folder to a remote repository automatically.

A False

B Only if you add a remote URL

C True

D Only on GitHub

git init only creates a local repository; connecting to remote requires extra steps.

What command shows the current state of your Git repository after git init?

A git log

B git status

C git branch

D git remote

git status shows which files are tracked, untracked, or staged.

Explain the purpose and effect of running git init in a project folder.

Think about what Git needs to start tracking your files locally.

Describe the steps you take to start version controlling a new project using Git.

Focus on the commands from starting to tracking files.