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A Beginner's Guide: How to Clone a Repository from GitHub on Linux

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Introduction : Cloning a repository from GitHub is a fundamental skill for developers and aspiring DevOps practitioners. Whether you want to contribute to an open-source project, collaborate with teammates, or simply explore someone else's code, knowing how to clone a repository is the first step. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of cloning a repository from GitHub on Linux, step by step. Step 1: Install Git: Before you can clone a repository, you need to have Git installed on your Linux system. Open a terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T and execute the following command to install Git: sudo apt update sudo apt install git Enter your password when prompted, and Git will be installed on your system. Step 2: Choose a Repository to Clone: Now, head over to GitHub (https://github.com) using your web browser and find the repository you want to clone. You can explore repositories based on different categories or use the search bar to find a specific reposi