10 Git Commands Every Developer Should Know

Tiago Teixeira — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:24:13 +0000

Mastering these core commands can significantly enhance your workflow:

git init

Initializes a new Git repository in your project directory. Start tracking your code effortlessly.
git clone <repository-url>

Copies an existing repository to your local machine. Perfect for working on shared projects.
git status

Displays the state of your working directory and staging area, helping you track changes.
git add <file>

Stages changes to be committed. Use git add . to stage all changes in the directory.
git commit -m "message"

Records changes to the repository with a descriptive message. This is your version snapshot.
git branch

Lists all branches in your repository. Add -a to include remote branches.
git checkout <branch-name>

Switches to a different branch. Use -b to create and switch to a new branch simultaneously.
git merge <branch-name>

Integrates changes from another branch into the current one. Resolve conflicts as needed.
git pull

Fetches updates from a remote repository and merges them into your current branch.
git push

Sends your local changes to the remote repository. Keep your work synced with your team.

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