git

Additional Notes

git is a development command used to track source code changes and collaborate with repositories. It supports branching, merging, distributed workflows, and integration with remote hosting services like GitHub and GitLab. Most operations run locally, making it fast even without network access.

Syntax

git [options] [arguments]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how git behaves.
• source-or-target: File, binary, object, or project target to inspect or process.
• arguments: Tool-specific build, debug, or inspection parameters.

Common Options

• status: Show working tree state.
• add PATH: Stage changes.
• commit: Record staged changes.
• log: Show commit history.
• branch: List or manage branches.
• checkout or switch: Change branches.

Examples

git status
git add README.md
git commit -m "Update docs"
git log --oneline

Practical Notes

Git has many subcommands. Start with status, add, commit, log, diff, branch, and switch.