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Questions
These hacks are for tools that are used in the development process. Completing these hacks will help you to understand the tools better and are foundational for the course
Version Control
During the setup process, I’ve gained insights into how version control operates in the development workflow.
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How are the files from GitHub placed on your local machine? How do you navigate to those files?
Files from GitHub are transferred to my local machine using the
git clonecommand, which copies the repository files to my local system. To navigate these files, I can either use Visual Studio Code (VSCode) by clicking through the file explorer or by using thecdcommand in the terminal. -
How are the files upddwated in GitHub? How do you navigate to those files?
Files are updated on GitHub by making changes locally, then committing and pushing those changes back to the repository. This is done using commands like
git commitandgit push. I can view these changes by visiting the GitHub repository and browsing through the files. -
How would you update your template of the portfolio_2025 repository? How would you make it more applicable to your specific course?
I could enhance the template by adding a personal timeline that tracks our weekly activities in class, similar to the weekly tables used in CSP. Additionally, I could include Java hacks and learning content that aligns with the future coursework in Java.
Localhost vs. Deployed Server
Describing the difference between viewing GitHub Pages on your localhost versus on a deployed server.
The key difference is that localhost runs on my local machine, meaning only I can see it. In contrast, a deployed server is accessible to anyone with the URL.
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What is the localhost URL for your project? Can anyone else see what you see?
The localhost URL for my project is
http://127.0.0.1:4100/student_2025/devops/hacks. This URL is only accessible from my machine, so no one else can see what I see unless they are physically using my computer. -
What is the GitHub Pages URL for your project? Can anyone else see what you see?
The GitHub Pages URL for my project is
https://sris126.github.io/Sri2025/. Anyone with this URL can view the project as I see it.
DNS and GitHub Pages
Reflecting on DNS and its role in GitHub Pages.
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Is there a domain on your GitHub Pages?
Yes, GitHub Pages provides a domain, specifically a subdomain in the form of
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Is the URL for your GitHub Pages different from your neighbors’ URLs? Did you change the URL? If so, when?
Yes, the URLs are different because they are based on the repository name and the username. I modified the URL to include “Sri2025” to personalize it.