Git Quick Reference Guide

This is a quick reference guide for beginners to Git version control. It provides step-by-step instructions on common Git commands and workflows, from initializing a repository to collaborating with others and managing project history. Whether you're new to Git or need a refresher, this guide aims to help you navigate through the essential concepts and commands efficiently

Getting Started

1. Create a New Repository: Initialize a new Git repository for your project.

   git init
   

2. Add Files to the Repository: Add your project files to the repository.

   git add <file(s)>
   

3. Commit Changes with a Message: Record the changes to the repository.

   git commit -m "Initial commit"
   

4. Connect to a Remote Repository: Link your local repository to a remote repository on GitHub (replace <repository-url> with your GitHub repository URL).

   git remote add origin <repository-url>
   

5. Push Changes to GitHub: Upload your local commits to the remote repository on GitHub.

   git push -u origin master
   

Making Changes

6. Add Changes to the Staging Area: Prepare changes for commit.

   git add <file(s)>
   

7. Commit Changes with a Message: Record changes to the repository.

   git commit -m "Commit message"
   

Collaboration

8. Push Changes to a Remote Repository: Upload local commits to a remote repository.

   git push
   

9. Pull Changes from a Remote Repository: Fetch and merge changes from a remote repository.

   git pull
   

10. Create a New Branch: Start working on a new feature or bug fix.

    git branch <branch-name>
    

11. Switch to a Branch: Navigate between different branches.

    git checkout <branch-name>
    

12. Merge Changes from Another Branch: Combine changes from one branch into another.

    git merge <branch-name>
    

Miscellaneous

13. Check Repository Status: View the status of tracked and untracked files.

    git status
    

14. View Commit History: See a log of commits.

    git log
    

15. List Remote Repositories: Display configured remote repositories.

    git remote -v
    

16. Fetch Objects and References from Another Repository: Download objects and refs from another repository.

    git fetch
    

17. List, Create, or Delete Tags: Manage tags for marking important points in history.

    git tag
    

With these basic Git commands, you can efficiently manage your version-controlled projects and collaborate with others. Feel free to explore more advanced Git features as you become more comfortable with the basics.

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