Git · Junior · Question 72 of 75

What is the purpose of a `README.md` in the repository root?

✓Correct answer: It's shown on the repo page to explain the project
2Git reads it to configure the whole repository
3It lists the files that must never be changed

Explanation

Platforms render it on the main page. A good README says what the project is, how to run it and how to contribute.

Further reading

GitHub Docs: GitHub flow ↗

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