How do you clone an existing repository?

Short answer: To clone an existing repository, you use the git clone command followed by the URL of the remote repository: git clone This command creates a copy of the repository on your local machine, including all its files and history.

Explain a bit more

Real-World Example: If you're joining an open-source project on GitHub, you can clone the repository to your machine by running the git clone command. This gives you access to the full codebase to start contributing.

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.