Practice: Simulating Branches

Let's simulate Git branches using folders to understand the concept!

Scenario

You have a website on main and want to try adding a new feature.

Your Task

1. Create a branches/main folder with an index.html file containing "Welcome to my site"
2. Create a branches/feature folder that's a copy of branches/main (this simulates creating a branch!)
3. Add "New navbar here" to the feature's index.html (this simulates working on your branch)
4. "Merge" by copying the feature's index.html back to main

When done, branches/main/index.html should contain the word navbar.

Think about: What commands do you know for creating directories, writing to files, copying folders, and appending text?