Explore the key processes involved in creating and configuring your initial Bitbucket repository. This quiz covers repository creation, access settings, team collaboration, and best practices for starting a new project in Bitbucket's tools ecosystem.
When initializing a new repository in Bitbucket, which option best ensures that your project is visible only to specific collaborators and not the general public?
Explanation: Selecting the 'Private' option ensures that only users you grant access can view or modify the repository, providing confidentiality for your work. 'Open' and 'Community' are not standard options in most repository setup interfaces, and may imply broader visibility. 'Limited' is not a recognized setting in this context. 'Private' is the best choice for restricted access.
During the repository creation process, what is typically added to your repository if you select the option to 'include a README file'?
Explanation: Including a README file adds a simple text file where you can introduce and explain your project. It does not provide templates for issues—that is a separate feature. Full documentation or a project's commit history are not automatically created at this stage. The README is specifically intended for introductory information.
After setting up your repository, which command would you typically use from your terminal to copy the repository to your local machine?
Explanation: The 'git clone' command creates a local copy of the repository on your device, which is essential for development. 'git commit' is used to save changes, 'git merge' integrates branches, and 'git push' uploads local commits to a remote repository. Only 'git clone' is used for initial setup.
To allow your teammate to contribute code to your new Bitbucket repository, what action should you take?
Explanation: Adding your teammate as a repository user with write access explicitly permits contribution to the project. Sharing the URL publicly or making the repository public may expose it to unwanted viewers. Inviting via an email contact list lacks direct permission control. Granting user-specific access maintains security.
Which file should you create to prevent certain files or folders from being tracked by version control in your Bitbucket repository?
Explanation: The '.gitignore' file specifies which files and directories should be excluded from version control, helping keep your repository clean. '.env' usually stores environment variables but does not affect version control tracking. 'README.md' is for documentation, and '.trackless' is not a recognized standard. Only '.gitignore' serves this purpose.