Explanation of Each Step
- Clone the Repository: This clones the repository and checks out the default branch.
- Navigate to the Repository Directory: Change to the directory of the cloned repository to perform further operations.
- Fetch All Remote Branches: This command fetches all branches from the remote repository but does not check them out.
- Create Local Branches Tracking Remote Branches: This script iterates over all remote branches and creates local branches that track them.
- Pull All Branches: Ensures that all branches are up-to-date with the remote repository.
How to Clone all Remote Branches in Git?
Cloning a repository is a common task when working with Git, but what if you need all the branches from a remote repository? By default, Git clones only the default branch (usually ‘master’ or ‘main’). However, you may need access to all remote branches in many scenarios. This article will guide you through the process of cloning all remote branches in Git, ensuring you have a complete copy of the repository.
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