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Git Commands CheatSheet

The document provides a comprehensive list of essential Git commands categorized into basic commands, branching and merging, remote repositories, undo/reset/fix, and extra helpful commands. Each command is accompanied by a brief explanation of its function. This serves as a quick reference guide for users to effectively manage their Git repositories.

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Git Commands CheatSheet

The document provides a comprehensive list of essential Git commands categorized into basic commands, branching and merging, remote repositories, undo/reset/fix, and extra helpful commands. Each command is accompanied by a brief explanation of its function. This serves as a quick reference guide for users to effectively manage their Git repositories.

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Essential Git Commands with Explanation

Basic Git Commands

git init - Initialize a new Git repository

git clone <url> - Clone a repository into a new directory

git status - Show the working tree status

git add <file> - Add file contents to the index (staging)

git add . - Add all files to staging

git commit -m "" - Commit staged changes with a message

git log - Show commit logs

git config - Set Git configuration (username/email)

Branching & Merging

git branch - List branches

git branch <name> - Create a new branch

git checkout <name>- Switch to a branch

git switch <name> - Modern alternative to checkout

git merge <branch> - Merge a branch into current branch

Remote Repositories

git remote -v - Show remote URLs

git remote add origin <url> - Add a remote repository

git push -u origin main - Push first commit and set upstream

git push - Push local commits to remote

git pull - Fetch and merge changes from remote

git fetch - Download changes without merging

Undo / Reset / Fix


Essential Git Commands with Explanation

git restore <file> - Restore file to last committed state

git reset - Unstage a file

git revert <commit> - Revert a specific commit

git stash - Save current changes temporarily

git stash pop - Apply stashed changes

Extra Helpful Commands

git show - Show details of last commit

git diff - Show changes between commits/files

git tag - Create a version tag (e.g., v1.0.0)

git cherry-pick <commit> - Apply changes from a specific commit

git rm <file> - Delete file from working directory and Git

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