What is the purpose of the git clone command and how does it work?

The git clone command is used to create a local copy of a remote Git repository. It downloads all files, commit history, and branches from the remote repository to your computer, allowing you to work with the project locally.

When executing git clone <URL>:

• A new directory named after the repository is created (unless specified otherwise).
• All repository data (including commit history) is copied.
• The remote repository is configured with the name origin for subsequent git fetch, git pull, and git push operations.

Example:

git clone https://github.com/user/repo.git

After this, you will have a complete local repository ready for development.