Welcome to branch-management

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Git Branch Management

Branch management is a core part of using Git effectively. It includes creating, switching, renaming, and deleting branches.

1. Viewing Branches

List all local branches:

git branch

See the latest commit on each branch:

git branch -v

See remote branches:

git branch -r

See both local and remote:

git branch -a

2. Creating a Branch

Create a new branch from your current HEAD:

git branch <branch-name>

3. Switching Branches

Move to another branch:

git switch <branch-name>

Alternative:

git checkout <branch-name>

4. Create and Switch Simultaneously

Use -c to create and switch in one step:

git switch -c <branch-name>

5. Deleting Branches

Delete a local branch (safe delete):

git branch -d <branch-name>

Force delete if the branch is not merged:

git branch -D <branch-name>

Delete a remote branch:

git push origin --delete <branch-name>

6. Renaming Branches

Rename the current branch:

git branch -m <new-name>

Rename another branch:

git branch -m <old-name> <new-name>

7. Typical Branch Workflow

1. Start from main or master
2. Create a new branch for your feature or fix
3. Make and commit changes on the branch
4. Merge it back when done
5. Optionally delete the branch if it’s no longer needed