How to Fork a Repository in GitHub !

If you’re new to GitHub or exploring open-source projects, learning how to fork a repository is a great place to start. Forking a repository allows you to create a personal copy of someone else's project, giving you the ability to experiment, make changes, and contribute—all without affecting the original codebase. It's a fundamental feature used widely in collaborative software development and open-source contributions.

To begin, log in to your GitHub account and visit https://github.com. Once you're on the platform, find the repository you want to fork. You can search for popular practice repos like "octocat/Spoon-Knife" if you're just testing the process. Once you're on the repository page, look to the top-right corner of the screen where you'll see the "Fork" button—click it.

GitHub will then ask you to select an owner for the forked repository. This is typically your own GitHub profile unless you're part of an organization. After confirming, GitHub will create a new repository under your account that is an exact copy of the original, including all code, branches, and commit history.

By default, the fork will retain the original repository's name, but you can rename it later if needed. From here, you can make changes, push commits, and even submit a pull request back to the original project if you want your contributions to be considered by the maintainer.

This feature is especially useful for learning, bug fixing, feature building, and contributing to community-driven projects. For more information, visit GitHub's official documentation at https://docs.github.com

0:00 Introduction
0:13 What is a fork in GitHub?
0:25 Navigating to a repository and clicking 'Fork'
0:43 Selecting repository owner and creating the fork
0:56 Conclusion


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