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Arun Dhole
Arun Dhole

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Git Operations Simplified 'git pull' VS 'git fetch.'

Understanding Git commands is crucial for developers, yet many confuse “git pull” and “git fetch.” Here's a breakdown:

Key Differences
git fetch updates the local repository with new commits from the remote repository without affecting your working branch.

git pull (fetch + merge): combines the fetch and merge actions, updating both your local branch and the origin/main branch simultaneously.

Which command do you prefer in your daily workflow: “git pull” or “git fetch”?

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