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GitHub Exam GitHub-Foundations Topic 5 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for GitHub's GitHub-Foundations exam
Question #: 22
Topic #: 5
[All GitHub-Foundations Questions]

Which of the following describes a branch in Git?

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Suggested Answer: C

In Git, a branch is a fundamental concept that represents an independent line of development within a project. Here's a more detailed explanation:

Branch in Git:

Option C is correct because a branch in Git is essentially a separate, isolated copy of the project's codebase where you can make changes without affecting the main codebase. Branches allow developers to work on features, fixes, or experiments in parallel to the main project.

Other Options:

Option A is incorrect because while a branch does point to a specific commit (which represents a snapshot of the project), the description lacks the emphasis on the isolated and parallel development aspect that is critical to the understanding of branches.

Option B is incorrect because a branch is not a physical copy stored on disk; it is a logical reference within the repository.

Option D is incorrect because that description better fits the concept of a fork, not a branch. A fork is a new repository that is a copy of another repository, usually used to contribute back to the original ('upstream') repository.


Git Documentation: Branches in a Nutshell

GitHub Docs: Understanding the GitHub Flow

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Jaleesa
3 days ago
D sounds like it's describing a fork, not a branch. Branches are created within the same repository, not as a separate one.
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Stephanie
4 days ago
Haha, option B made me chuckle. A physical copy of the entire project stored on disk? That's more like a backup, not a Git branch!
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Moira
16 days ago
I believe the correct answer is A) as it accurately describes how branches work in Git.
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Renea
23 days ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) A separate, isolated copy of the project's codebase.
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Anisha
29 days ago
I think A is the correct answer. A branch is essentially a pointer to a specific snapshot of the project, not a physical copy.
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Sabine
2 days ago
User 2: Yes, you're right. A branch in Git is indeed a pointer to an identical snapshot of the project at a specific point in time.
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Kristin
9 days ago
User 1: I think A is the correct answer. A branch is essentially a pointer to a specific snapshot of the project, not a physical copy.
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Julie
1 months ago
I agree with Vicente, because a branch in Git allows you to work on a specific feature without affecting the main project.
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Layla
1 months ago
Option C seems like the most accurate description of a branch in Git. It's a separate, isolated copy of the project's codebase that developers can work on independently.
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Carrol
3 days ago
Using branches in Git helps keep the project organized and allows for easier collaboration.
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Elza
8 days ago
Branches in Git allow developers to work on different features without affecting the main codebase.
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Ilda
18 days ago
I agree, option C is the correct description of a branch in Git.
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Vicente
2 months ago
I think the answer is A) A pointer to an identical snapshot of the project at a specific point in time.
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