Gitkraken Git Basics Cheat Sheet

The GitKraken Git Basics Cheat Sheet is a document that provides a quick reference guide for beginners to understand and use basic Git commands and terminology in the GitKraken Git client.

FAQ

Q: What is Gitkraken?
A: Gitkraken is a graphical user interface (GUI) for Git, a version control system.

Q: What is Git?
A: Git is a version control system that allows multiple people to work on the same project, keeping track of changes and allowing for collaboration.

Q: What are the basic Git commands?
A: Some of the basic Git commands include git init (for initializing a new repository), git add (for adding files to the staging area), git commit (for committing changes), git push (for pushing changes to a remote repository), and git pull (for pulling changes from a remote repository).

Q: What is a repository?
A: A repository is a storage area where Git keeps all the files and history of a project.

Q: What is a branch?
A: A branch is a parallel version of a repository. It allows you to work on different features or experiments without affecting the main codebase. Branches can be merged back into the main branch when the work is complete.

Q: How do I create a branch in Gitkraken?
A: To create a new branch in Gitkraken, you can right-click on the commit you want to branch from and select 'Start New Branch Here'.

Q: How do I perform a commit in Gitkraken?
A: To perform a commit in Gitkraken, you need to select the files you want to include in the commit, enter a commit message, and click the 'Commit' button.

Q: What is a merge?
A: A merge is the process of combining changes from different branches into a single branch.

Q: How do I merge branches in Gitkraken?
A: To merge branches in Gitkraken, you need to select the branch you want to merge into, right-click on the branch you want to merge, and select 'Merge into Current Branch'.

Q: What is a pull request?
A: A pull request is a way to propose changes to a repository. It allows other people to review and discuss the changes before merging them into the main codebase.