Git branching fundamentals

• April 02, 2025 at 19:12 IST
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Viewing Branches

git branch                  # List local branches
git branch -a               # List all branches (local and remote)

Creating Branches

git branch <branch-name>    # Create a new branch (stays on current branch)
git checkout -b <branch-name>  # Create and switch to new branch in one command

Switching Branches

git checkout <branch-name>  # Switch to an existing branch

Merging Branches

git checkout main           # Switch to the target branch
git merge <branch-name>     # Merge specified branch into current branch

Deleting Branches

git branch -d <branch-name> # Delete a branch (safe - won't delete unmerged)
git branch -D <branch-name> # Force delete a branch (even if unmerged)

Remote Branch Operations

git push origin <branch-name>  # Push branch to remote
git pull origin <branch-name>  # Pull remote branch

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