7.5.3. Repository Hosting Platforms

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is GitHub?

   Hint

   Think about what it is commonly used for.

2. 2.

   What does SSH stand for?

   Hint

   Remember it's about security.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of repository hosting platforms?

   • Only for private projects
   • For version control and collaboration
   • To write code

   Hint

   Consider what makes collaborating on code easier.

4. 4.

   True or False: GitLab does not have built-in CI/CD tools.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the features of GitLab.

5. 5.

   Consider a scenario where a developer cannot push code to GitHub. What steps should they take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue?

   Hint

   Review the setup steps you learned and think about SSH keys.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the benefits of using GitLab over GitHub for a project requiring extensive continuous integration and deployment. What features support this evaluation?

   Hint

   Think about what specific tools GitLab offers that GitHub may need integrations for.