What is a repository?
Q: What is a repository?
A: A repository is a way of storing information related to a file system.
Q: What is the purpose of a repository for version control software?
A: The purpose of a repository for version control software is to store information about files, their size, date of creation, and any changes made to them.
Q: What are some common examples of software that use repositories?
A: Some common examples of software that use repositories are Git and Mercurial.
Q: Can a repository be stored on a person's computer locally?
A: Yes, a repository can be stored on a person's computer locally.
Q: What is GitHub?
A: GitHub is a popular website for hosting repositories.
Q: What happens when a person "clones" a repository onto their computer?
A: When a person "clones" a repository onto their computer, it creates a copy of the repository and all of the files related to it.
Q: How can a person update the remote repository after making changes to the local repository?
A: A person can update the remote repository after making changes to the local repository by "pushing" their changes to it, which updates the repository on the website or network location.
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