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1.

What kind of files are best stored in GitHub?

Large binary files, like videos.

Binary project files, like spreadsheets and presentations.

Text files, like source code.

2.

Why is a .gitignore file important to your repository?

It defines which users aren't allowed to participate in your repository discussions and pull requests.

It helps you enforce policy around which files should be excluded from version control.

It's just a token file required by GitHub to make sure you're following the migration instructions closely. If you ignore it, your repository migration fails.

3.

Which of the following methods is not a valid way to upload new project files to GitHub?

Email a password protected zip of your project to GitHub support along with instructions for the repository's creation. Be sure to include the zip password in the same email.

Use the git client or other Git-friendly tool.

Use the browser interface at github.com.

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