How to use‘git checkout’ command in GIT
Step 1: Open your terminal or command prompt.
Step 2: Navigate to the repository directory using the `cd` command.
cd <-directory->
Step 3: Initialize git, add commit, add files and create branch.
git init
git add -all
git commit -m 'first commit'
git branch -m <brach_name>
git branch
Step 4: Run `git checkout “<-old_branch_name->”` followed by `git branch -m “<-new_branch_name->”.
git checkout "<-old_branch_name->"
git branch -m "<-new_branch_name->
How to Rename Branch in Git?
Renaming branches in Git is important for keeping your repository organized and understandable, especially when collaborating with others. Clear and descriptive branch names improve project management and help team members identify the purpose of each branch. Renaming branches also ensures consistency and clarity throughout the development process.
Table of Content
- Approach 1: Using the ‘git branch -m’ command.
- Approach 2: Using ‘git checkout’ command
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