Milind Daraniya

Mastering Git: Essential Commands Every Developer Should Know

Published May 18th, 2023 8 min read

Are you ready to take your Git skills to the next level? 🎯 Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, mastering Git is a must-have skill for efficient collaboration and version control. Here are some essential Git commands you should know:

#GitBasics - Initialize a new repository:

git init

#AddAndCommit - Add changes and commit to the repository:

git add <file_name>
git commit -m "Your commit message here"

#Branching - Create and switch to a new branch:

git checkout -b <branch_name>

#Checkout - Switch to an existing branch:

git checkout <branch_name>

#Merge - Merge changes from one branch to another:

git merge <branch_name>

#Pull - Fetch and integrate changes from a remote repository:

git pull <remote_name> <branch_name>

#Push - Upload local changes to a remote repository:

git push <remote_name> <branch_name>

#Status - Check the status of your working directory:

git status

#Log - View commit history:

git log

#Diff - See the differences between files:

git diff

#Stash - Temporarily save changes for later use:

git stash

#Rebase - Reapply changes on top of another branch:

git rebase <branch_name>

Remember, practice makes perfect! 💪 So, fire up your terminal and start experimenting with these commands to become a Git ninja!