lesson_2_reflections.txt

What happens when you initialize a repository? Why do you need to do it?
A) To make Git track changes

How is the staging area different from the working directory and the repository? What value do you think it offers?
A) Lets us combine files to make a single commit

How can you use the staging area to make sure you have one commit per logical change?
A) By adding files selectively to the staging area

What are some situations when branches would be helpful in keeping your history organized? How would branches help?
A) Experiments, different versions,
	Would help by still maintaining a presentation version on the master branch

How do the diagrams help you visualize the branch structure?
A) Easy to get lost without them, helps organize thoughts

What is the result of merging two branches together? Why do we represent it in the diagram the way we do?
A) To merge additions by self/team

What are the pros and cons of Git’s automatic merging vs. always doing merges manually?
A) Auto - less work, Manual - less error