How to Easily Manage Work Across Multiple Git Branches

Managing multiple branches in Git can be efficient with a good workflow and some Git features. Here’s a guide on working with multiple branches simultaneously:

1. Create and Switch Between Branches

• Use git branch to create new branches:

git branch branch-name

• Use git checkout or git switch to switch between branches:

git checkout branch-name
or
git switch branch-name

2. Work on Multiple Branches Simultaneously

• In most cases, you’ll work on one branch at a time. However, for simultaneous work, you can:

• Open different branches in separate terminal windows/tabs.

• Use multiple text editor windows (e.g., VS Code allows you to open multiple folders in the same workspace).

3. Stash Changes to Switch Branches Temporarily

If you need to switch branches without committing your changes, you can use

git stash
git checkout other-branch

# Work on the other branch...
git checkout initial-branch
git stash pop  # Retrieve the stashed changes