Assignment Questions

1. When should you use Git for a project?

Git should be used when there will be multiple people working on one project and multiple versions of that project. Git allows users to access the same file simultaenously and provides an easy way to consolidate all versions.

2. What kind of files/info should be saved in a Git repository? What types of files/info should not be included in a Git repo?

Git is useful for storing code and text. Files containing sensitive passwords and credentials should not be stored in a git repository.

3. What are the commands to undo a commit?

git revert <commit ID>

4. One of your repositories is in a “detached HEAD” state. How do you fix this?

To get back to the master branch, use: git checkout master

5. Your boss has no idea what Git is or why you are using it. Explain the pros / cons of using Git for your research project.

Pros:

• Easy to return to previous versions
• Allows you to keep track of what’s been done

Cons:

• Takes some time to learn how to use

Explain the pros / cons of hosting your project in a public (or private) repository on Github/Bitbucket/Gitlab/etc.

Pros:

• Easy to collaborate with others
• Accessible anywhere with internet access
• Won’t lose data

Cons:

• All data is public unless you are willing to pay for a private repo