Essential Git Commands

Version control is crucial in the software development industry. And for many developers, Git is the foundation of version control. Git is a potent technology that facilitates successful teamwork, change tracking, and codebase management. Understanding Git commands is crucial for efficient workflow and project management, regardless of experience level.

Here are the important git commands, in my opinion:

1. git init
   We must first initialize Git in order for it to function in any particular folder or repository.

$ git init 
# This will initialize git into given repo.

2. git status
   In order to determine if any files have been altered, we type

$ git status
# This is show you the status of all files which is inside that repo where git is initialized

3. git add
   You must stage modifications using git add before committing them. Which files you want to include in the next commit are specified by this command to Git.

$ git add
# This is the base command for adding files in stage area.

$ git add .
# To be very specific, if we want to stage all changed files then we do this

$ git add filename
# If we want only some files to be staged, that's how we can do it.

4. git commit
   You can use git commit to commit your changes after they have been staged. It captures a screen grab of the adjustments you’ve made and a detailed message outlining the changes.

$ git commit
# The base command to commit the changes

$ git commit -m "first commit"
# In our day to day life we do this, we give a small description of given changes.

5. git push
   Git push uploads your local commits to the remote server so you can update the remote repository or share your changes with others.

$ git push
# The base command to push local changes to remote

$ git push origin master
# Generally we do this, the formate for pushing local changes to remote is

# git push <remote name> <branch name>

Example: 
$ git push bruh master # will push local changes to bruh

6. git pull
   Use git pull to add other people’s modifications to your local repository. Changes are retrieved from the remote repository and merged into the branch you are currently working on.

$ git pull
# This will pull all the changes and add it to local repo.
# It is branch specific, if we are in master branch then it'll pull from branch or if we are in development branch it'll pull from that branch.

7. git checkout
   Git checkout makes it simple to navigate through commit history and switch between branches. You can switch between the multiple states of your repository using this flexible command.

$ git checkout
# The base command to change branch

$ git checkout <branch name>
# Normally we do this

Conclusion

Mastering these Git commands empowers developers to streamline their workflow, collaborate effectively, and manage codebases with confidence. Regardless of your level of experience, investing time in learning Git is invaluable for enhancing productivity and efficiency in your coding endeavors. So, dive in, experiment, and unlock the full potential of Git for your projects. Happy coding!