Git is a powerful version control tool that every developer should master. Whether you’re managing code alone or collaborating with a team, understanding key Git commands can make your workflow more efficient and streamlined.
Here are 20 essential Git commands that will boost your productivity and make version control a breeze:
1️⃣ git init - Initialize a new Git repository.
2️⃣ git clone [repo] - Clone an existing repository to your local machine.
3️⃣ git status - Check the current status of your working directory and staging area.
4️⃣ git add [file] - Add file changes to the staging area for committing.
5️⃣ git commit -m "message" - Commit staged changes with a descriptive message.
6️⃣ git push - Push local commits to a remote repository.
7️⃣ git pull - Fetch and merge changes from the remote repository into your local branch.
8️⃣ git branch - List, create, or delete branches.
9️⃣ git merge [branch] - Merge another branch into your current branch.
1️⃣0️⃣ git log - View the commit history of the repository.
1️⃣1️⃣ git diff - Show changes between commits, commit and working directory, etc.
1️⃣2️⃣ git reset [commit] - Undo changes in the commit history or unstage changes.
1️⃣3️⃣ git rm [file] - Remove a file from the working directory and staging area.
1️⃣4️⃣ git fetch - Download objects and refs from another repository without merging.
1️⃣5️⃣ git stash - Temporarily save changes that are not ready to commit.
1️⃣6️⃣ git stash pop - Apply the most recent stashed changes and remove them from the stash list.
1️⃣7️⃣ git remote -v - View the URL of the remote repository linked to your local repository.
1️⃣8️⃣ git tag [version] - Mark specific commits with a version label.
1️⃣9️⃣ git show [commit] - Display information about a specific commit.
2️⃣0️⃣ git config - Set user configurations like email and username for the repository.
✔️ Master these commands and take your Git skills to the next level! 🚀
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, knowing these commands will make your development process smoother and more efficient.
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