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A "branch" is a separate copy (of the files involved in a project) which can be worked on without affecting the original copy.
A "branch" is a separate copy (of the files involved in a project) which can be worked on without affecting the original copy.


"Branching" is a concept basic to most [[version control system]]s.
"Branching" is a concept basic to most [[version control system]]s.
==Commands==
To find out what branches are available:
* <code>git branch</code> lists local branches
* <code>git branch -r</code> lists the remote branches
* <code>git branch -a</code> lists both local and remote branches
==Links==
==Links==
===Reference===
===Reference===
* [http://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Branching-Branches-in-a-Nutshell 3.1 Git Branching - Branches in a Nutshell]
* [http://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Branching-Branches-in-a-Nutshell 3.1 Git Branching - Branches in a Nutshell]

Revision as of 17:59, 9 March 2015

A "branch" is a separate copy (of the files involved in a project) which can be worked on without affecting the original copy.

"Branching" is a concept basic to most version control systems.

Commands

To find out what branches are available:

  • git branch lists local branches
  • git branch -r lists the remote branches
  • git branch -a lists both local and remote branches

Reference