# Welcome to the Java Practice Tasks Repository

This repository contains practice tasks covering fundamental Java concepts:

- **Loops**  
- **Strings**  
- **Arrays**  
- **Classes & Objects**  
- **Inheritance**  
- **Polymorphism**  
- **Abstraction**  
- **Encapsulation**  

Each task is located in the `tasks/` folder as a separate Java file. Follow the instructions below to get started with Git, branch creation, and completing the tasks.

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## 1. Cloning the Repository

1. Make sure you have [Git](https://git-scm.com/downloads) installed.  
2. Open your terminal (or command prompt).  
3. Navigate to the directory where you want to store the project.  
4. Run the following command to clone the repository:

   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/AH82021/java-practice-tasks.git

5. Change into the cloned repository directory:

   cd java-practice-tasks

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2. Creating a New Branch

1. Make sure you are on the main branch (use git status or git branch).

2. Create a new branch (use a descriptive name, e.g. feature/john-doe-tasks or solution/task1):

   git checkout -b feature/john-doe-tasks

   This command creates a new branch and switches you to it immediately.

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3. Making Changes & Committing

1. Open the tasks/ folder in your favorite IDE or text editor.

2. Complete one of the tasks by editing the corresponding Java file (e.g., Task1_Loops.java).

3. Return to your terminal and check what changed:

   git status

4. Add the changed files to staging:

   git add tasks/Task1_Loops.java

   (Or git add . to add all changed files.)

5. Commit your changes with a descriptive message:

   git commit -m "Implement loop solutions in Task1_Loops.java"

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4. Pushing Your Branch to GitHub

1. Push the branch to the remote repository:

   git push origin feature/john-doe-tasks

2. If this is the first time you’re pushing this branch, Git may ask you to set the upstream:

   git push --set-upstream origin feature/john-doe-tasks

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5. Creating a Pull Request (Optional but Recommended)

1. Go to the repository on GitHub.
2. You should see a prompt saying “Compare & pull request” for your branch. Click it.
3. Add a meaningful title and description.
4. Submit the pull request.
5. Wait for the repository owner or the instructor to review and merge your changes.

Note: Because of branch protection, you cannot push directly to main. If you attempt to push to main, you will receive an error. Always work in your own branch and then open a pull request to merge your work.