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Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, mastering Git commands is crucial for efficient version control. Below is a comprehensive list of essential Git commands, along with practical examples and advanced tips.
Core Git Commands
1. Initialize a Repository
git init
Initializes a new Git repository in the current directory.
2. Clone a Repository
git clone <repository-url>
Creates a local copy of a remote repository.
3. Check Repository Status
git status
Shows the current state of the working directory and staging area.
4. Add Files to Staging
git add <file> git add . Adds all modified files
5. Commit Changes
git commit -m "Your commit message"
6. Push Changes to Remote
git push origin <branch-name>
7. Pull Latest Changes
git pull origin <branch-name>
8. Branch Management
git branch List all branches git branch <branch-name> Create a new branch git checkout <branch-name> Switch to a branch git checkout -b <branch> Create and switch to a new branch
9. Merging Branches
git merge <branch-name>
10. Rebase for Clean History
git rebase <branch-name>
11. Stash Uncommitted Changes
git stash git stash pop Restore stashed changes
12. View Commit History
git log git log --oneline Compact view
You Should Know: Advanced Git Commands & Tricks
Undoing Changes
git reset --hard HEAD Discard all local changes git revert <commit-hash> Revert a specific commit
Tracking Remote Branches
git fetch --all Fetch all remote branches git remote -v List remote repositories
Tagging Releases
git tag -a v1.0 -m "Release version 1.0" git push origin --tags
Finding Changes in Files
git diff Show unstaged changes git diff --cached Show staged changes
Rebasing Interactively
git rebase -i HEAD~3 Edit, squash, or reorder commits
Git Aliases for Faster Workflow
Add these to `~/.gitconfig`:
[bash] co = checkout br = branch ci = commit st = status lg = log --oneline --graph --decorate
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Git is a powerful tool, and mastering it can significantly improve your workflow. Here are additional Linux/Windows commands that complement Git usage:
Linux Commands for Git Users
Find files modified in the last 24 hours find . -type f -mtime -1 Count lines of code in a Git repo git ls-files | xargs wc -l Search for a keyword in Git history git log -S "keyword"
Windows Command Line (PowerShell) for Git
List modified files
git status --porcelain | ForEach { $_.Substring(3) }
Open Git log in a GUI viewer
gitk
GitHub CLI (Bonus)
gh repo clone <repo> gh pr create gh issue list
Expected Output:
By integrating these commands into your daily workflow, you can streamline version control, avoid common mistakes, and collaborate more efficiently. Bookmark this cheat sheet and share it with your team!
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Basic Verification: Pass ✅
