The “git instaweb” command is a helper tool that allows you to quickly launch a GitWeb server to browse your Git repositories using a web browser. GitWeb is a web-based interface that provides a graphical representation of your Git repository, allowing you to view commits, branches, tags, and file changes through a user-friendly web interface. […]
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git init: Initializes a new local Git repository
The “git init” command is used to initialize a new local Git repository in a specified directory. When you run this command, Git creates a new repository with the necessary data structures and configuration files to start version controlling your project. Here’s how it works: Repository Creation: Running “git init” in a directory sets up […]
git info: Display Git repository information
The “git info” command is part of the “git-extras” package and is used to display information about a Git repository. It provides a concise summary of various details related to the repository, giving you quick insights into its current state. Here’s an overview of what “git info” can provide: Repository Information: “git info” displays the […]
“git-imgerge” Command Examples
The “git-imerge” command is a tool that allows you to perform incremental merges or rebases between two Git branches. It is designed to simplify the process of resolving conflicts by tracking conflicts down to pairs of individual commits. The main goal of “git-imerge” is to break down the merging process into smaller, manageable units called […]
“git ignore” Command Examples
The “git ignore” command is a part of the git-extras package and provides functionality related to .gitignore files in Git repositories. It allows you to show and update .gitignore files easily. The .gitignore file is used in Git to specify files and directories that should be ignored and not tracked by Git. With the “git […]
git ignore-io: Generate .gitignore files from predefined templates
The “git ignore-io” command is a tool that generates .gitignore files based on predefined templates. A .gitignore file is used in Git to specify files and directories that should be ignored and not tracked by Git. It is particularly useful when you want to exclude certain files or directories from being committed to the repository. […]
git help: Display help information about Git
The “git help” command is a useful tool in Git that allows you to access the documentation and help information about Git itself. When you run the “git help” command followed by a specific Git command or topic, it provides you with detailed documentation and instructions on how to use that particular command or understand […]
git hash-object: Computes the unique hash key of content and optionally creates an object with specified type
The “git hash-object” command in Git is used to compute the unique hash key, also known as the object ID or hash, for a given content or file. Additionally, it provides the option to create an object in the Git database with a specified type. When you run the “git hash-object” command, you provide it […]
“git-grep” Command Examples
“git-grep” is a powerful command in Git that allows you to search for specific strings or patterns inside files throughout a repository’s history. It functions similar to the regular “grep” command but operates specifically on Git repositories. Here’s how “git-grep” works: Searching for Strings: When you run the “git-grep” command, you provide it with a […]
git gc: Optimise the local repository by cleaning unnecessary files
“git gc” is a Git command that stands for “garbage collection.” It is used to optimize and clean up a local Git repository by removing unnecessary files and optimizing storage. Here’s how “git gc” works: Garbage Collection: Git uses a unique data structure called the “Git object database” to store files, commits, trees, and other […]