[1093] Git command examples

Here are some common Git command examples along with explanations:

Basic Commands

1. Initialize a Repository:

   git init
   

   Initializes a new Git repository in the current directory.

2. Clone a Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/user/repo.git
   

   Creates a copy of an existing repository from a remote URL to your local machine.

3. Check Repository Status:

   git status
   

   Displays the state of the working directory and the staging area.

4. Stage Changes:

   git add filename
   git add .
   

   Adds changes in the specified file (or all changes with .) to the staging area.

5. Commit Changes:

   git commit -m "Your commit message"
   

   Records changes in the repository with a descriptive message.

6. Show Commit History:

   git log
   

   Lists the commit history for the repository.

Branching and Merging

7. Create a New Branch:

   git branch new-branch
   

   Creates a new branch called new-branch.

8. Switch to a Branch:

   git checkout branch-name
   

   Switches to the specified branch.

9. Merge Branches:

   git merge branch-name
   

   Merges the specified branch into the current branch.

Remote Repositories

10. Add a Remote Repository:

    git remote add origin https://github.com/user/repo.git
    

    Adds a remote repository with the name origin.

11. Push Changes to Remote:

    git push origin branch-name
    

    Pushes local changes to the specified branch of the remote repository.

12. Pull Changes from Remote:

    git pull origin branch-name
    

    Fetches and merges changes from the specified branch of the remote repository into the current branch.

Example Workflow

1. Initialize a Repository:

   git init
   

2. Create and Switch to a New Branch:

   git branch new-feature
   git checkout new-feature
   

3. Stage and Commit Changes:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Add new feature"
   

4. Push to Remote:

   git push origin new-feature
   

5. Merge New Feature into Main Branch:

   git checkout main
   git merge new-feature
   git push origin main
   

Explanation

• git init: Sets up a new Git repository.
• git clone: Clones an existing repository.
• git status: Shows the status of the working directory.
• git add: Stages changes for the next commit.
• git commit: Commits the staged changes.
• git log: Displays the commit history.
• git branch: Manages branches.
• git checkout: Switches branches.
• git merge: Merges branches.
• git remote: Manages remote repositories.
• git push: Pushes changes to a remote repository.
• git pull: Fetches and merges changes from a remote repository.

These commands cover a wide range of common Git operations and should help you manage your repositories effectively. If you have any specific questions or need more details, feel free to ask!