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9.2. Quick Reference
🎯 Quick Reference: Which GitHub Client Fits?
🎯 Quick Reference: Commonly Confused Pairs
| Pair | Key Distinction |
|---|---|
| Git vs. GitHub | Git = local version control engine • GitHub = cloud hosting platform built around Git |
| Commit vs. Push | Commit = local snapshot • Push = publishes commits to a remote like GitHub |
| Fork vs. Template | Fork stays connected to upstream, for contributing back • Template starts a fresh, disconnected history |
| Clone vs. Fork | Clone = local copy on your machine • Fork = server-side copy under your own account |
| Wiki vs. GitHub Pages | Wiki = internal/reference docs for one repo • Pages = public static website |
| Following vs. Watching | Following = general activity feed signal • Watching = specific repo notifications |
| Assignee vs. Reviewer | Assignee owns resolution • Reviewer evaluates a pull request's changes |
| 2FA vs. Passkey | 2FA = second factor added to a password • Passkey = phishing-resistant credential that can replace the password |
| Role vs. Visibility | Role = what you can do • Visibility = who can see the repository at all |
| github.dev vs. Codespaces | github.dev = editor only, no compute • Codespaces = full cloud dev environment |
| Copilot suggestion vs. Agent Mode | Suggestion = single snippet • Agent Mode = autonomous multi-file changes, still needs review |
| Organization vs. Enterprise | Organization = shared team-level account • Enterprise = governs multiple organizations centrally |
🎯 Quick Reference: Domain-to-Phase Map
| Exam Domain | Weight | Guide Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Understand Git and GitHub basics | 25-30% | Phases 1-2 |
| Work with GitHub repositories | 10-15% | Phase 3 |
| Collaborate using GitHub | 10-15% | Phase 4 |
| Apply modern development practices | 10-15% | Phase 5 |
| Manage projects with GitHub | 5-10% | Phase 6 |
| Understand privacy, security, and administration | 10-15% | Phase 7 |
| Explore the GitHub community | 5-10% | Phase 8 |
Remember: When two GitHub features sound almost interchangeable, the exam is testing the boundary between them — not just whether you recognize either one.
Written byAlvin Varughese
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