How do you create a new Git repository?

Short answer: To create a new Git repository, navigate to your project directory and use the command: git init This initializes an empty Git repository in that directory.

Explain a bit more

Now you can start tracking changes in your project. Real-World Example: Imagine you're starting a new website project on your computer. You open your terminal, go to your project folder, and type git init. This sets up the Git repository, and you can start tracking your changes immediately.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.