Clone the repository

Now, let's get our project repository onto our local machine.

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Steps:

1. Go to the new repository in GitLab.

2. Click the Code dropdown button and copy the Clone with SSH URL.

   

   TIP: Why SSH? Using SSH allows you to push and pull code without needing to enter your credentials every time.

3. Open the terminal and run:

   git clone <copied_url>

   TIP: This command downloads the entire project from GitLab to your local environment.

4. Navigate into the new project folder:

   cd <your_project_folder>

5. Install the project’s dependencies:

   npm i

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