Beginner Git & Version Control
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What is the typical first step before making changes to a shared project hosted on GitHub that you don't have write access to?

Correct! Well done.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is B) Create a personal copy of the repository ("fork") under your own account, then clone your fork to work on it

B

Correct Answer

Create a personal copy of the repository ("fork") under your own account, then clone your fork to work on it

Explanation

Forking creates your own copy of someone else's repository on the hosting platform; you can freely make changes there and later propose them back to the original via a pull request.

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