10 Common Git Commands You Should Know

Git is an essential tool for developers and anyone working on version-controlled projects.  

Here are 10 common Git commands to get you started:

1. git init

Initialize a new Git repository in your project directory.

1git init

2. git clone

Clone an existing repository from a remote source (e.g., GitHub).

1git clone <repository_url>

3. git add

Stage changes (files or folders) for the next commit.

1git add <file_or_folder>

To stage all changes:

1git add .

4. git commit

Record staged changes to the repository with a descriptive message.

1git commit -m "Your commit message here"

5. git status

View the current status of your repository, including staged, unstaged, and untracked changes.

1git status

6. git log

Display a history of commits in the repository.

1git log

For a one-line summary:

1git log --oneline

7. git branch

List, create, or delete branches.

To list branches:

1git branch

To create a new branch:

1git branch <branch_name>

8. git checkout

Switch to a different branch or restore files.

To switch branches:

1git checkout <branch_name>

To create and switch to a new branch:

1git checkout -b <branch_name>

9. git merge

Combine changes from another branch into the current branch.

1git merge <branch_name>

10. git push

Upload your local commits to a remote repository.

1git push <remote_name> <branch_name>

To push all branches:

1git push --all

Bonus: git pull

Fetch and merge changes from a remote repository.

1git pull <remote_name> <branch_name>

Master these commands to work effectively with Git and manage your projects like a pro!