Git Command Helper Tool
Find and learn commonly used Git commands for your development workflow
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Search for Git commands using keywords, filter by category, or browse the list of popular commands. Click on a command to see detailed information, including syntax, examples, and explanations.
Why is Git Essential for Developers?
Git is the most widely used version control system that helps developers track changes, collaborate effectively, and maintain a history of their code. Understanding Git commands is crucial for modern software development workflows.
Common Git Workflows
Here are some common Git workflows developers use:
- Feature Branch Workflow: Create a separate branch for each new feature, merge back to main when complete
- Gitflow Workflow: Define strict branching models with development, feature, release, and hotfix branches
- Forking Workflow: Fork a repository, make changes, and submit pull requests to the original repository
- Centralized Workflow: Similar to SVN, with a central repository and direct commits to main
Git and Cloud Hosting
Modern cloud hosting platforms like Kloudbean seamlessly integrate with Git repositories, enabling continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. This allows you to automatically build, test, and deploy your code as you push changes to your repositories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I undo the last Git commit?
Use git reset --soft HEAD~1 to undo the commit but keep your changes staged, or git reset --hard HEAD~1 to completely discard the last commit and its changes.
Q. What's the difference between git pull and git fetch?
git fetch downloads changes from a remote repository but doesn't integrate them into your working files, while git pull does both the fetch and automatically merges the changes.
Q. How do I resolve merge conflicts?
When a merge conflict occurs, Git marks the conflicts in your files. You need to manually edit these files to resolve the conflicts, then use git add to mark them as resolved, and finally git commit to complete the merge.
Q. How can I see what changes I've made before committing?
Use git diff to see unstaged changes, or git diff --staged to see changes that have been staged for commit.
Q. What's the difference between merge and rebase?
Both integrate changes from one branch into another, but git merge preserves history with a merge commit, while git rebase rewrites history by moving your branch's commits on top of another branch, creating a linear history.
Q. How do I save my work in progress without committing?
Use git stash to temporarily save your uncommitted changes and revert to a clean working directory. Later, use git stash pop to reapply those changes.
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