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Which command creates a copy of a repository from GitHub to your local machine?
What does git add . do in a Git repository?
How do you create a new branch named feature-branch in Git?
To switch to a branch named development, which command should you use?
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What command would you use to remove the last commit while keeping its changes in the working directory?
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If you want to see all the commits made in a Git repository, which command should you use?
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How do you create and switch to a new branch named feature in one command?
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Which command shows the current state of the working directory and the staging area?
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What command would you use to stage the specific file app.js in Git?
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What is the outcome of executing git pull origin main?
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Which command is appropriate for viewing differences between your working directory and the last commit?
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What does the -m flag signify in the command git commit -m "message"?
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How can you delete a branch named bug-fix locally?
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Which command is used for integrating changes from one branch into another?
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What information does the command git remote -v provide?
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To permanently remove a file named temp.log from the repository and your file system, which command should you use?
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Study Notes
Git Commands
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git clonecreates a copy of a Git repository from its remote location (like GitHub) onto your local machine. -
git add .stages all new or modified files in your working directory. -
git branch <branch_name>creates a new branch with the given name. -
git checkout <branch_name>switches to the specified branch. -
git reset --soft HEAD^undoes the last commit without removing its changes from the working directory. -
git logdisplays the history of commits made in your local branch. -
git branchlists all branches in your local repository. -
git checkout -b <branch_name>creates a new branch and switches to it at the same time. -
git statusshows the current state of your working directory and staging area. -
git add <file_name>stages a specific file to be included in the next commit. -
git pull origin <branch>fetches and merges changes from the remote branch into your local branch. -
git diffshows the differences between your current working directory and the last commit. -
git commit -m "message"creates a new commit with the message provided. -
git branch -d <branch_name>deletes a local branch. -
git merge <branch_name>integrates changes from the specified branch into your current branch. -
git remote -vlists all remote repositories and their URLs. -
git fetchdownloads changes from the remote repository but does not merge them into your local branch. -
git rm <file_name>removes a file from the Git repository and your file system. -
git branch -m <old_branch_name> <new_branch_name>renames an existing branch. -
git push origin <branch_name>uploads your local branch to the remote repository. -
git reset --hard HEAD^undoes the last commit and removes its changes from the working directory. -
git revert HEADcreates a new commit to reverse the last commit. -
git stashtemporarily saves uncommitted changes to the working directory. -
git stash poprestores the last stashed changes. -
git tag <tag_name>creates a new tag for the current commit. -
git tag -d <tag_name>deletes a tag.
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Test your knowledge of essential Git commands with this quiz. From cloning repositories to managing branches, assess your understanding of Git's functionalities. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills!
