Explain the basic Git workflow.

Q: Explain the basic Git workflow.

Working Directory – Modify files. Staging Area (Index) – git add to stage changes. Local Repository – git commit to save changes. Remote Repository – git push to upload changes.

Difficulty: 2/10

branching, commits, pull requests

1
Working Directory – Modify files.
2
Staging Area (Index) – git add to stage changes.
3
Local Repository – git commit to save changes.
4
Remote Repository – git push to upload changes.

Scenario Questions

0-2 years experience

1You need to add a small bug‑fix to a repository you just cloned. Walk me through the exact Git commands you would run from start to finish, including how you would get your change into the main branch.
2After committing a file that contains an API key, you realize it’s already been pushed. Which Git commands would you use to remove it from the repository history and prevent it from appearing in future clones?

2-5 years experience

Follow-up Questions

What would you do if the PR shows merge conflicts?
How do you keep your branch up‑to‑date with the main branch during development?
Can you explain why you might choose rebase over merge in this workflow?