What is Cloning?
It is the process of duplicating a software project or entire data by copying it to another location.
Overview
Cloning is used especially in the software world to download the current version of a project to your own computer. This way you have a copy of the project with all its history and files. This way, you can make changes to the original project without damaging it.
How it works
You usually copy the link to the project using the 'clone' command through a version control system (like git). The system downloads all files to your device.
Where it is used
It is used when importing open source projects from platforms such as GitHub to your own computer.
Commonly confused with
It can be confused with backup; Cloning is more of a copying done for the purpose of working on it.
Frequently asked questions
Does it change the original project?
No, changes you make to your copy will not affect the original project.
Is an internet connection required?
Only copying is required at the time; You can then work offline.
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