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deleting a branch
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* <code>git {{l/same|checkout}} {{arg|name}}</code>  moves {{l/same|HEAD}} to point to the branch called "name"
* <code>git {{l/same|checkout}} {{arg|name}}</code>  moves {{l/same|HEAD}} to point to the branch called "name"
** Note: <code>git {{l/same|checkout}} -b {{arg|name}}</code> accomplishes both of the above in a single command  
** Note: <code>git {{l/same|checkout}} -b {{arg|name}}</code> accomplishes both of the above in a single command  
* <code>git branch -d {{arg|branch name}}</code> to delete a branch
** Note: must be in a different branch


The basic sequence of events for creating a new branch called "test", updating it, then reverting back to the original branch:
The basic sequence of events for creating a new branch called "test", updating it, then reverting back to the original branch:

Revision as of 12:12, 24 September 2018

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

Information:

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

Actions:

The basic sequence of events for creating a new branch called "test", updating it, then reverting back to the original branch:

  • git branch test - create the branch
  • git checkout test - switch to it
  • Template:L/sub whatever changes you want to include in "test"
    • This can include adding any new files you've created for this branch.
  • git commit -a -m 'made a change' - commit the change to "test"
  • git checkout master - switch back to the main branch (removes new files, restores any you deleted)

Reference