Simple Git Cheat Sheet

A Simple Git Cheat Sheet is a quick reference guide that provides commands and shortcuts for using Git, a version control system. It helps users navigate and use the various functions of Git more easily.

FAQ

Q: What is Git?
A: Git is a distributed version control system.

Q: How do I create a new Git repository?
A: You can create a new Git repository by running 'git init' in your project directory.

Q: How do I clone an existing Git repository?
A: To clone an existing Git repository, use 'git clone <repository URL>'. For example, 'git clone https://github.com/example-repo.git'.

Q: How do I add files to the staging area?
A: Use the command 'git add ' to add a specific file to the staging area or 'git add .' to add all the files in the current directory.

Q: How do I commit changes?
A: You can commit changes using 'git commit -m '. Replace with a descriptive commit message.

Q: How do I push changes to a remote repository?
A: To push your changes to a remote repository, use 'git push'. For example, 'git push origin master'.

Q: How do I pull changes from a remote repository?
A: Use 'git pull' to pull changes from a remote repository and update your local repository with the latest changes.

Q: How do I check the status of my Git repository?
A: Run 'git status' to see the current status of your Git repository, including any changes or untracked files.

Q: How do I create and switch to a new branch?
A: To create and switch to a new branch, use 'git checkout -b '. Replace with the desired branch name.

Q: How do I merge branches in Git?
A: You can merge branches using 'git merge '. This will combine the changes from into your current branch.