Managing branches is an important aspect of using Git. Branches allow you to work on multiple features, tasks, or versions of the source code simultaneously. Here are some key concepts and basic operations for managing branches in Git:
Creating a new branch
Use the command git branch <branch-name> to create a new branch with the name <branch-name>. For example: git branch feature-branch.
Switching between branches
Use the command git checkout <branch-name> to switch between branches. For example: git checkout feature-branch.
Viewing the list of branches
Use the command git branch to view the list of existing branches in the repository. The current branch is marked with an asterisk (*).
Merging branches
To merge changes from one branch into the current branch, use the command git merge <branch-name>. For example: git merge feature-branch.
Deleting a branch
Use the command git branch -d <branch-name> to delete a branch that has completed its work. For example: git branch -d feature-branch
Pushing a branch to a remote repository
Use the command git push origin <branch-name> to push a specific branch to the remote repository. For example: git push origin feature-branch.
Creating a branch from a specific commit
Use the command git branch <branch-name> <commit-id> to create a new branch from a specific commit. For example: git branch bug-fix-branch abc123.
Managing branches in Git allows you to develop independent features, perform testing, and efficiently manage versioning of the source code. Using the above commands and concepts will help you maintain control and organize your software development process.