In software development, forking creates a personal copy of a codebase, allowing independent modifications without affecting the original project. Developers use forks to experiment, fix bugs, or build new features, often submitting changes back via pull requests. This mechanism benefits open-source contributors, teams managing custom versions, and learners exploring code safely, fostering innovation and collaboration.
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