Fork

In software development, a fork is a copy of a codebase that is developed independently from the original. Forking typically happens when developers want to take the original codebase in a different direction or create a separate, customized version of it. Forking enables collaboration and experimentation, as developers can create new features or bug fixes without affecting the original codebase. It also allows for decentralization and diversity in software development, as multiple versions of a project can coexist and evolve separately. Forking is particularly common in open-source software, where the code is freely available for anyone to use or modify. It allows for community-driven development and can lead to rapid innovation and improvement of software.