Branching
Git Branch
Creating Branches
Git branch creates named branches for parallel development.
Understanding Git Branches
Git branches are a powerful feature that enables developers to work on different parts of a project simultaneously without affecting the main codebase. Each branch is essentially a separate line of development. By branching, you can experiment, fix bugs, or develop features in isolation.
Creating a New Branch
To create a new branch, you can use the git branch command followed by the name of the branch you want to create. This command only creates the branch and does not switch to it.
Switching Between Branches
Once a branch is created, you can switch to it using the git checkout command. This command updates your working directory to match the branch you want to work on.
Creating and Switching in One Command
Git provides a convenient way to create and switch to a new branch in a single command using git checkout -b.
Listing Branches
You can list all the branches in your repository with the git branch command.
Deleting a Branch
Once a branch is no longer needed, it can be deleted using git branch -d. This helps in keeping your repository clean and organized.
Branching
- Branch
- Checkout
- Merge
- Rebase
- Cherry-Pick
- Branch Delete
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