Watching
When you watch a repository, you get notifications for any new pull requests and issues that are created, including those not mentioning you.
Watching a repository
On GitHub, navigate to the main page of the repository.
In the upper-right corner, in the "Watch" list, select Watching.
Stars
Starring a repository allows you to keep track of projects that you find interesting, even if you aren't associated with the project.
When you star a repository, you're actually performing two distinct actions:
- Creating a bookmark for easier access
- Showing appreciation to the repository maintainer for their work
Forks
Creating a Fork or Forking basically creates a current copy of a repository & it allows you to make changes to it.
It creates a totally separate repository for your own personal use.
Making changes to a forked repository does not affect the original repository in any way.
If you are a non-collaborator & would like to make changes to the original repository, then by creating a fork would allow you to create Pull Requests which will be discussed in the next few chapters.
Note: If your account owns the original repository, you cannot fork because you already have the repository for your personal use.