? Git Clone from GitHub

? Quick Overview

The git clone command is used to create a local copy of an existing Git repository from a remote source like GitHub.

? Key Concepts

• Creates a full local copy of a remote repository
• Includes commit history and branches
• Used for collaboration and learning

? Syntax / Theory

// Basic syntax for cloning a repository
git clone <repository-url>

? Code Example

// Clone a public GitHub repository
git clone https://github.com/username/repository-name.git

? Live Output / Explanation

After running git clone, a new folder is created containing the project files and a .git directory.

⚙️ Working with the Cloned Repository

// Check repository status
git status

// Stage all changes
git add .

// Commit staged changes
git commit -m "Your commit message"

// Push commits to remote repository
git push origin main

? Cloning Private Repositories

// Clone a private repository using HTTPS
git clone https://username@github.com/username/repository-name.git

// Clone a private repository using SSH
git clone git@github.com:username/repository-name.git

? Use Cases

• Learning from open-source projects
• Team collaboration
• Local backups with version control