Git - Cheat Sheet: A Quick Guide to Git Commands



Git, the ubiquitous version control system, empowers developers to efficiently manage their codebase. Whether you're a Git novice or a seasoned pro, having a cheat sheet handy can be a game-changer. Let's explore a comprehensive Git cheat sheet to help you navigate your repositories with ease.

1. Setting Up Git:
   - **Configure User Information:**
     ```
     git config --global user.name "Your Name"
     git config --global user.email "your@email.com"
     ```

   - **Initialize a Repository:**
     ```
     git init
     ```

2. Basic Commands:
   - **Clone a Repository:**
     ```
     git clone <repository_url>
     ```

   - **Check Repository Status:**
     ```
     git status
     ```

   - **Add Changes to Staging:**
     ```
     git add <file_name>
     ```

   - **Commit Changes:**
     ```
     git commit -m "Your commit message"
     ```

3. Branching:
   - **Create a New Branch:**
     ```
     git branch <branch_name>
     ```

   - **Switch to a Branch:**
     ```
     git checkout <branch_name>
     ```

   - **Merge Branches:**
     ```
     git merge <branch_name>
     ```

   - **Delete a Branch:**
     ```
     git branch -d <branch_name>
     ```

4. Remote Repositories:
   - **Add a Remote Repository:**
     ```
     git remote add origin <repository_url>
     ```

   - **Push to a Remote Repository:**
     ```
     git push -u origin <branch_name>
     ```

   - **Pull Changes from a Remote Repository:**
     ```
     git pull origin <branch_name>
     ```

5. Undoing Changes:
   - **Discard Changes in Working Directory:**
     ```
     git checkout -- <file_name>
     ```

   - **Undo the Last Commit:**
     ```
     git reset --soft HEAD
     ```

   - **Discard Changes in Staging:**
     ```
     git reset <file_name>
     ```

6. Log and History:
   - **View Commit History:**
     ```
     git log
     ```

   - **Show Changes in a Commit:**
     ```
     git show <commit_hash>
     ```

   - **Compare Branches:**
     ```
     git diff <branch1> <branch2>
     ```

7. Tagging:
   - **Create a Lightweight Tag:**
     ```
     git tag <tag_name>
     ```

   - **Create an Annotated Tag:**
     ```
     git tag -a <tag_name> -m "Tag message"
     ```

   - **Push Tags to Remote Repository:**
     ```
     git push origin --tags
     ```

This Git cheat sheet serves as a quick reference, aiding you in mastering the essential commands for version control. Keep it handy on your desk or bookmarked in your browser for those moments when you need a quick Git command refresher. Happy coding!

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