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How do you fetch changes from a remote and immediately merge them into your branch?
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git pull
A combination of 'git fetch' and 'git merge'.
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Git Commands - Complete Reference
Master Git with 45 essential commands and workflows for version control, branching, collaboration, and recovering from mistakes.
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How do you initialize a new local Git repository?
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git init
Creates a new .git subdirectory in the current folder.
Front
How do you create a local copy of a remote repository?
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git clone <url>
Downloads the entire repository history to your machine.
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How do you check the current state of the working directory and staging area?
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git status
Shows which files are staged, unstaged, or untracked.
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How do you add a specific file to the staging area?
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git add <file>
Prepares a specific file to be included in the next commit.
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How do you add all modified and new files to the staging area?
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git add .
Stages all changes in the current directory and subdirectories.
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How do you record staged changes into the repository history?
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git commit -m "message"
Creates a snapshot of the staged changes with a descriptive note.
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How do you view the commit history for the current branch?
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git log
Lists the series of commits in reverse chronological order.
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How do you see changes in the working directory that are not yet staged?
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git diff
Shows line-by-line differences between files and the last commit.
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How do you see changes that are staged but not yet committed?
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git diff --staged
Compares the staging area with the most recent commit.
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