Stop Using git checkout
Git 2.23 introduced two commands that replace the two different jobs git checkout used to do: git switch — change or create branches git…
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Quickly Restore All Deleted Files in Git
If you’ve accidentally deleted multiple tracked files in your Git repository, you can bring them all back at once using this simple command: git…
Read postHow to Rename Your GitHub Project Locally and Remote
Here's how to rename your project both on GitHub and your local development machine. Renaming on GitHub First, let's rename the repository on GitHub's…
Read postGit includeIf: The Config Superpower You Didn’t Know About
If you're like me, you've probably been using Git for years without realizing there's a feature that could make your life significantly easier. Enter…
Read postGit: Pulling changes from the main/master branch into your feature branch
Pulling changes from the main branch into your feature branch is a common task before pushing changes and creating a pull request/merge request. Note:…
Read postGit Worktree: Checking Out Branches in Different Directories
Git worktrees provide a flexible way to work with multiple branches in separate directories. Basic Syntax The basic syntax for creating a new worktree…
Read postJujutsu: A Next Generation Replacement for Git
Jujutsu is an experimental version control system designed to be both powerful and user-friendly. Created by Martin von Zweigbergk, it started as a hobby…
Read postApplying Git Stash Changes with Force
When you encounter merge conflicts while trying to apply stashed changes using git stash apply, and you just want to force apply the changes…
Read postGitHub: Rename master branch to main and make it the default
To rename the master branch to main and make it the default branch in your GitHub repository, follow these steps: Clone the repository from…
Read postMigrating a Git repo with full history
Moving a Git repository to another (or from one hosting platform like Bitbucket to another like GitHub) while preserving the full history, including all…
Read postWorking with Feature Branches in Git
Feature branches act as a container for new functionality you're adding or changes you're making to a project while keeping your main branch untouched.…
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