Git essential commands and best practices
Cloning a Repository
To create a local copy of a remote repository, use:
git clone <repository-url>Checking Repository Status
To see which files have changed or are untracked, use:
git statusAdding Changes to Staging
Before committing changes, you need to stage them using:
git add <file>Example:
git add index.htmlCommitting Changes
A commit records a snapshot of your project.
git commit -m "Describe your changes here"Viewing Commit History
To see a list of previous commits:
git log --oneline --graph --decorate --allPushing Changes to Remote Repository
After committing, push changes to the remote repository:
git push origin <branch-name>Creating and Switching Branches
Create a new branch and switch to it:
git checkout -b <new-branch-name>Merging Branches
To merge a feature branch into the main branch:
git checkout main
git merge <branch-name>Undoing Changes
To reset the last commit but keep the changes staged:
git reset --soft HEAD~1Frequently Used Git Commands
These are the most commonly used Git commands in daily workflow:
Add all changes to staging:
git add .Commit the changes with a message:
git commit -m "week6 First text"Push changes to the repository:
git pushPull latest changes and rebase:
git pull origin master --rebaseConclusion
Mastering Git takes practice, but understanding these essential commands will improve your workflow and help you collaborate more effectively. Additional Resources:
Git Commands FabAcademy files
Common Git commands