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Key Insights
- The process of cloning a Git repo starts with obtaining the URL of the Git repo from GitHub or Bitbucket.
- Next, using the command line, navigate to the folder where you want to store the downloaded repo.
- A new folder for the repo will be automatically created during the clone process, so there's no need to manually create a folder.
- To initiate the cloning process, run the command: git clone https://website.com/repo-name.git
- After the cloning process, a new folder containing all the files in the repo will be present on your computer.
- Understanding Git is a crucial part of coding, and further learning opportunities are available in areas such as web development, Python programming, data science, and web design.
Resolve a Merge Conflict
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Identify Conflicts
git status shows files with conflicts after a failed merge.
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Open the Files
Look for <<<<<< / ====== / >>>>>> markers — your changes vs theirs.
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Edit & Stage
Pick the right code, remove markers, git add the file.
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Complete the Merge
git commit finalizes the merge with the resolved content.
Clone a Git Repo
1. First you'll need the URL of the Git repo. Someone might send that to you, or if you're viewing a project on GitHub or Bitbucket you can find the URL as follows:
- On GitHub: Click the Clone or download button to see the URL.
- On Bitbucket: Click the Clone button. If it's set to SSH, switch to HTTPS. They give you the entire clone command including the URL.
2. In the command line (Terminal, Git Bash, or Windows Command Prompt) navigate to the folder where you want to put the repo that you'll be downloading.
A new folder for the repo will be created here, so you do not have to create a folder.
3. Run the following command:
Git clone https://website.com/repo-name.Git
A copy of the repo will be downloaded and you'll end up with a new folder (containing all the files in the repo) on your computer.
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