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Git Basics: Working on Two Branches with Worktrees
A worktree gives another branch its own directory. You can leave unfinished changes in one directory and work on another branch without stashing them. Run these commands in Bash …
October 10, 2026
Git Basics: Saving and Applying a Patch File
A patch file stores a textual diff that you can inspect and apply later. This example saves an unstaged edit, returns the file to its committed state, then applies the saved patch. …
October 10, 2026
Git Basics: Recovering a Detached Commit with Reflog
A reflog records local updates to references such as HEAD. It can help find a commit you made and then left behind without putting it on a branch. Run these commands in Bash with …
October 10, 2026
Git Basics: Finding a Broken Commit with Bisect
When an older version works and the current version fails, git bisect narrows down the first bad commit. Give Git a repeatable test and known good and bad endpoints. Run these …
October 10, 2026
Git Basics: Copying One Commit with Cherry-Pick
Cherry-pick applies the change from one existing commit to your current branch. It is useful when you need a specific fix without merging an entire branch. Run these commands in …
October 10, 2026
Git Basics: Saving Unfinished Work with Stash
A stash temporarily sets aside local edits so you can return to a clean working tree. Practice saving and restoring one tracked file before using it during an interruption. Run …
October 9, 2026
Git Basics: Resolving a Merge Conflict
When two branches change the same line differently, Git may need you to decide the final contents. This exercise creates a small conflict, resolves it, and records a merge commit. …
October 9, 2026
Git Basics: Practicing Fetch Pull and Push Locally
A remote can be another directory on your computer. Use a local bare repository to practice sharing commits without an account, network connection, or changes to a real project. …
October 9, 2026
Git Basics: Marking a Version with an Annotated Tag
A tag gives a particular commit a memorable name. An annotated tag also stores a message and tagger information, making it useful for a version you want to identify later. Run …
October 9, 2026
Git Basics: Ignoring Generated Files
A build directory or local log usually does not belong in a commit. A project’s .gitignore records patterns for files Git should leave untracked. Run these commands in Bash with …
October 9, 2026