Git cheat sheet

 Here’s a ready-to-use Git Command Cheat Sheet for your blog:

Git Command Cheat Sheet : 

Git is an essential tool for developers to manage code, track changes, and collaborate on projects. Here's a comprehensive cheat sheet to help you master Git commands!

Basic Git Commands

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git init: Initialize a new Git repository in your project folder.

git clone <repository_url>: Clone an existing repository to your local machine.

git status: Check the status of your working directory and staging area.

git add <file>: Stage specific changes for commit.

git add .: Stage all changes in the current directory.

git commit -m "message": Save staged changes with a descriptive commit message.

Branching and Merging

git branch: View all branches in your repository.

git branch <branch_name>: Create a new branch.

git checkout <branch_name>: Switch to an existing branch.

git checkout -b <branch_name>: Create and switch to a new branch in one step.

git merge <branch_name>: Merge the specified branch into the current branch.

git branch -d <branch_name>: Delete a branch after merging.

Working with Remote Repositories

git remote add <name> <url>: Add a remote repository.

git fetch <remote>: Retrieve updates from the remote repository without merging.

git pull: Fetch updates from the remote repository and merge them into your current branch.

git push <remote> <branch>: Push your commits to the specified branch on a remote repository.

Viewing and Tracking Changes

git log: View the commit history.

git log --oneline: View a condensed version of the commit history.

git diff: See changes in unstaged files.

git diff --staged: View changes in files staged for commit.

Undoing Changes

git restore <file>: Discard changes in the working directory.

git restore --staged <file>: Unstage a file without discarding changes.

git reset <commit>: Reset the current branch to a specific commit (keeps working directory changes).

git reset --hard <commit>: Reset the branch and discard all changes.

Stashing Changes

git stash: Save your changes temporarily without committing.

git stash list: View all stashes.

git stash apply: Apply stashed changes back to your working directory.

git stash drop: Delete a stash after applying it.

Tags

git tag <tag_name>: Create a lightweight tag for a specific commit.

git tag: List all tags in the repository.

git push <remote> <tag_name>: Push a tag to the remote repository.

Miscellaneous Commands

git config --global user.name "Your Name": Set your global Git username.

git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com": Set your global Git email address.

git clean -f: Forcefully remove untracked files from the working directory.

git blame <file>: Show changes and authors for each line in a file.

Save this cheat sheet for quick reference during your projects. Git is a powerful tool, and mastering it will enhance your productivity as a developer!

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