Clone

Summary

`git clone <url>` downloads a full copy of a remote repository — including its entire history — onto your machine, ready to work on. Cloning also configures a remote reference so you can fetch updates and collaborate without manually rebuilding the repository history.

• 1Clone a public open-source repo and explore its commit history with `git log`. Validate your understanding by applying it in a small practical example.
• 2Learn the difference between HTTPS and SSH clone URLs. Focus on understanding the underlying reason it works, not only memorizing the definition.
• 3Practice cloning, making a change, and pushing it to your own fork.