Cloning a Repository (git clone)

'git clone' is used to copy a repository from a remote source to your local machine.

Usage

To clone a repository:

git clone [url]

Explanation: Replace [url] with the repository's URL. This command creates a local copy of the repository, including all files and history.

Key Takeaways

  • 'git clone' fetches an entire repository from a remote server to your local system.
  • It's the starting point for contributing to an existing project or using someone else's code.