What is the difference between 'forking' and 'cloning' a repository in Git?

  • Forking creates a copy on the server, while cloning creates a copy on the local machine
  • Forking is a Git command, while cloning is a GitHub action
  • Forking is only possible for public repositories, while cloning is for private repositories
  • Forking is used for individual development, while cloning is for collaborative projects
Forking creates a copy of a repository on the server under the user's account, while cloning creates a copy on the local machine. Forking is often used for contributing to open-source projects, while cloning is a general process of copying a repository.
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