Git Bash Commands

Introduction:

Git Bash is a command-line interface for version control using Git. It provides a command-line interface for interacting with the Git repository. It is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and can be used to perform a variety of tasks, such as initializing a new repository, committing changes, merging branches, and more.

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Some of the most commonly used Git Bash commands include:

• git init: Initializes a new Git repository in the current directory
• git clone: Creates a copy of a remote repository on your local machine
• git add: Adds changes to the staging area, ready for committing
• git commit: Creates a new commit with the changes in the staging area
• git status: Shows the status of the files in the repository, including changes that have been made but not yet committed
• git diff: Shows the differences between the changes that have been made but not yet committed and the last committed version
• git log: Shows a history of all the commits in the repository
• git branch: Shows a list of branches in the repository and the current branch you are on
• git merge: Merges changes from one branch into another
• git pull: Fetches changes from a remote repository and merges them into the local repository
• git push: Pushes local commits to a remote repository.

These are just a few examples of the many commands available in Git Bash. It’s important to note that Git Bash commands are case-sensitive and must be typed exactly as they are written.

Git Bash is a command-line interface for version control using Git. It provides a wide range of commands that can be used to perform various tasks such as initializing a new repository, committing changes, merging branches, and more. The most commonly used Git Bash commands include git init, git clone, git add, git commit, git status, git diff, git log, git branch, git merge, git pull, and git push. It’s important to note that Git Bash commands are case-sensitive and must be typed exactly as they are written. Understanding and utilizing these commands can help developers effectively manage their code and collaborate with others.