Git Cheat Sheet - M. Saiful Mukharom

The Git Cheat Sheet by M. Saiful Mukharom is a reference guide that provides quick commands and tips for using Git, which is a version control system commonly used in software development. It helps users navigate and perform various tasks more efficiently with Git.

FAQ

Q: What is Git?
A: Git is a free and open-source distributed version control system.

Q: What is version control?
A: Version control is a system that allows you to track changes to files over time.

Q: Why should I use Git?
A: Git allows multiple developers to collaborate on a project, keeps a history of changes, and allows you to easily revert to previous versions.

Q: How do I initialize a Git repository?
A: Navigate to your project directory in the terminal and run the command 'git init'.

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

Q: How do I commit changes in Git?
A: After adding files to the staging area, use the command 'git commit -m 'commit message'' to commit the changes.

Q: How do I create a branch in Git?
A: Use the command 'git branch ' to create a new branch.

Q: How do I switch to a different branch in Git?
A: Use the command 'git checkout ' to switch to the specified branch.

Q: How do I merge branches in Git?
A: First, switch to the branch you want to merge into. Then, use the command 'git merge ' to merge the specified branch into the current branch.