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+github fork: This creates a copy of a repository with all of its filesi, into another github account. Generally this is for building off the original files without manipulating the orignal source materials.
+git clone: This creates copy of a remote repository into a local machine.
+git branchs: This copies a portion of a repository which allows for individuals to work on it and can merge it back with a master branch. 
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