Mastering Git: A Comprehensive Cheatsheet for Developers

 

As a developer, having a solid understanding of Git is crucial for efficient version control and collaborative development. This comprehensive cheatsheet will help you navigate through the most essential Git commands, empowering you to streamline your workflow and boost your productivity.

1.     Getting Started

o   Test your GitHub connection: ssh -T git@github.com

o   Initialize a new Git repository: git init

o   Clone an existing repository: git clone <repo-url>

2.     Staging and Committing Changes

o   Add files to the staging area: git add <file name>

o   Commit changes with a descriptive message: git commit -m "Commit message"

o   View the commit history: git log

o   View the last 5 commits: git log -n 5

o   View commits in a concise format: git log --oneline

3.     Branching and Merging

o   List all branches: git branch --list

o   Create and switch to a new branch: git checkout -b <branch-name>

o   Switch to an existing branch: git checkout <branch-name>

o   Merge a branch into the current branch: git merge <branch-name>

o   Abort a merge in case of conflicts: git merge --abort

o   Continue a merge after resolving conflicts: git merge --continue

4.     Remote Repositories

o   Add a remote repository: git remote add origin <Url to repo>

o   Fetch changes from the remote repository: git fetch origin

o   Pull the latest changes from the remote repository: git pull

o   Push changes to the remote repository: git push -u origin master

o   Delete a remote branch: git push origin --delete <branch-name>

5.     Stashing Changes

o   Stash current changes: git stash

o   List all stashes: git stash list

o   Apply the latest stash: git stash apply

o   Apply and delete the latest stash: git stash pop

o   Delete all stashes: git stash clear

6.     Submodules

o   Add a submodule: git submodule add <url> <path>

o   Initialize submodules: git submodule init

o   Update submodules: git submodule update

o   Pull the latest changes for all submodules: git submodule foreach git pull origin master

7.     Tags

o   Create a tag: git tag <tag name>

o   List all tags: git tag -l

o   Delete a local tag: git tag -d <tag name>

o   Delete a remote tag: git push --delete origin <tag name>

o   Push all tags to the remote repository: git push origin --tags

By mastering these Git commands, you'll be well-equipped to efficiently manage your source code, collaborate with others, and streamline your development process. Keep this cheatsheet handy, and you'll be on your way to becoming a Git pro in no time!