Why Fork a Repository?

There are multiple reasons why you might want to fork a repository on GitHub:

1. Contributing to Open Source Projects: Forking is commonly used by developers who wish to contribute to an open-source project. By forking a repository, you can make improvements, fix bugs, or add new features without needing permission from the original project owner. Once you are satisfied with your changes, you can submit a pull request to propose incorporating your changes into the upstream repository​(GitHub Docs)​(Data School). If the project owner approves, your contributions will be merged into the main project, helping to enhance the software.

2. Using Code for Personal Projects: Forking also allows you to reuse code from an existing project in your own work. If a repository contains valuable code that could serve as the foundation for your own project, forking saves you from having to start from scratch. You can modify the code freely to meet your requirements without affecting the original project​(ToolsQA)​(GitHub Docs). This flexibility is especially helpful when the project is large or complex, and you need a customized version for your purposes.

How to Fork a Repository

Forking a repository on GitHub is a straightforward process. Here are the steps:

1. Locate the Repository: Navigate to the public repository you want to fork.

https://github.com/Thirdy-Lecture/Github_Fork

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2. Click the Fork Button: At the top right of the repository page, you'll find the Fork button. Click it,

GitHub will create a new copy of the repository under your account.

The repository will now appear in your GitHub account dashboard.

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