Git Commands Reference

This file serves as a quick reference for commonly used Git commands.

Configuring Git

git config --global user.name "Your Name"
Sets the name you want attached to your commits. Use --global to set this for all repositories.
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"
Sets the email you want attached to your commits. Use --global to set this for all repositories.
git config --list
Lists all Git configurations currently set on your system.

Initializing a Repository

git init
Initializes a new Git repository in the current directory.

Staging and Committing Changes

git add <file>
Stages a specific file (or files) for commit.
git commit -m "message"
Commits staged changes with a message describing the commit.

Pushing Changes

git push
Pushes local commits to a remote repository.

Checking Status and Differences

git diff
Shows differences between the working directory and the staging area.
git status
Displays the status of the working directory and the staging area.
git log
Shows the commit history.

Undoing Changes

git reset --hard <commit ID>
Resets the repository to the specified commit, discarding all changes after that commit.

Working with Branches

git checkout -b <branch name>
Creates and switches to a new branch with the specified name.

Merging Changes

There are three main commands for merging changes between branches:

git cherry-pick <commit ID>
Adds specific commits from one branch to another (often used to apply single commits to main).
git merge <branch name>
Merges changes from the specified branch into the current branch without reordering commits.
git rebase <branch name>
Merges changes from the specified branch into the current branch with a linear commit history.

Use these commands to manage your Git workflow effectively!