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git init
ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS
Initialize a new Git repository in the current directory.
git clone [repository URL]
Clone an existing repository from GitHub to your local
machine.
git fork [repository URL]
Fork a repository directly from GitHub to create a
personal copy and to make changes without affecting
the original project.
git remote -v
Show the list of remote repositories connected to your
local repository.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/githubandopensource-241116131021-7360e9f6/85/GitHub-and-Open-Source-GDGoC-MIT-Anna-University-11-320.jpg)
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git remote add [name] [url]
ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS
Add a new remote repository (for example, when you
want to add a remote to your fork).
git branch [branch-name]
Create a new branch locally.
git pull [remote] [branch]
Fetch the latest changes from a remote and merge
them into your current branch.
git checkout [branch-name]
Switch to a different branch.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/githubandopensource-241116131021-7360e9f6/85/GitHub-and-Open-Source-GDGoC-MIT-Anna-University-12-320.jpg)
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git checkout -b [branch-name]
ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS
Create a new branch and switch to it in one command.
git remote add upstream [repo URL]
Add the original repository (upstream) as a remote to
keep your fork updated with changes from the main
project.
git merge [branch-name]
Merge a specific branch into your current branch.
git fetch upstream
Fetch the changes from the upstream repository.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/githubandopensource-241116131021-7360e9f6/85/GitHub-and-Open-Source-GDGoC-MIT-Anna-University-13-320.jpg)
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git push origin [branch-name]
ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS
Push your changes to your remote repository.
git rebase [branch-name]
Rebase your current branch on top of the specified
branch in a cleaner, linear commit history.
git push --set-upstream origin [branch]
Push a new branch to the remote and set it to track the
remote branch.
git status
Check the status of the repository to see which files are
created / updated / deleted.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/githubandopensource-241116131021-7360e9f6/85/GitHub-and-Open-Source-GDGoC-MIT-Anna-University-14-320.jpg)
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git commit
ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS
Commit the merged changes.
git diff
Show the changes between your working directory and
the last commit.
git reset [commit]
Reset your current branch to the specified commit. This
command modifies history, so be careful when using it.
git log
View the commit history for your repository.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/githubandopensource-241116131021-7360e9f6/85/GitHub-and-Open-Source-GDGoC-MIT-Anna-University-15-320.jpg)
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- 1. GITHUB & OPEN SOURCE git init Search GDG MIT https://linktr.ee/gdg.mit INTRODUCTION TO
- 2. GDG MIT Search Git is a open-source version control system for tracking changes in files locally, enabling branching, merging, committing. GitHub is a proprietary cloud-based platform that hosts Git repositories, enabling collaboration, remote access, and additional project management tools. GIT GITHUB
- 4. Search KEY CONCEPTS OF GITHUB Issues are for tracking bugs, tasks, or features and PRs are for Proposed changes to be merged into main code. Separate copies workspaces for development. Main branch (usually main or master) is the stable version, while other branches are for new features or fixes. GDG MIT Issues & Pull Requests (PRs) Branch A project folder where all your files, including code, documentation, and assets, are stored. Repositor y A snapshot of your changes. Think of them as a way to record the evolution of your project. Commit
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- 11. Search git init ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS Initialize a new Git repository in the current directory. git clone [repository URL] Clone an existing repository from GitHub to your local machine. git fork [repository URL] Fork a repository directly from GitHub to create a personal copy and to make changes without affecting the original project. git remote -v Show the list of remote repositories connected to your local repository.
- 12. Search git remote add [name] [url] ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS Add a new remote repository (for example, when you want to add a remote to your fork). git branch [branch-name] Create a new branch locally. git pull [remote] [branch] Fetch the latest changes from a remote and merge them into your current branch. git checkout [branch-name] Switch to a different branch.
- 13. Search git checkout -b [branch-name] ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS Create a new branch and switch to it in one command. git remote add upstream [repo URL] Add the original repository (upstream) as a remote to keep your fork updated with changes from the main project. git merge [branch-name] Merge a specific branch into your current branch. git fetch upstream Fetch the changes from the upstream repository.
- 14. Search git push origin [branch-name] ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS Push your changes to your remote repository. git rebase [branch-name] Rebase your current branch on top of the specified branch in a cleaner, linear commit history. git push --set-upstream origin [branch] Push a new branch to the remote and set it to track the remote branch. git status Check the status of the repository to see which files are created / updated / deleted.
- 15. Search git commit ESSENTIAL GIT COMMANDS Commit the merged changes. git diff Show the changes between your working directory and the last commit. git reset [commit] Reset your current branch to the specified commit. This command modifies history, so be careful when using it. git log View the commit history for your repository.
- 16. Search • Share who you are, what you do, and what you’re passionate about. GITHUB PROFILE README.MD • It’s the first thing people see when they visit your profile, so it can make your profile stand out. • Acts as a professional journey guide for your profile visitors / recruiters. • Helps to collaborate with like- minded people. GDG MIT
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