The “git effort” command is a part of the Git Extras toolset and is used to display the activity level of a file in terms of commits and active days. It provides insights into how much work has been done on a specific file in terms of the number of commits and the total number […]
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“git difftool” Command Examples
The “git difftool” command in Git is used to compare file changes using external diff tools. It provides a convenient way to view and analyze the differences between files in your repository using a visual diff tool of your choice. When you run the “git difftool” command, it launches an external diff tool specified in […]
git diff: Show changes to tracked files
The “git diff” command in Git is used to show the differences or changes between the current state of your repository and the previous commit, or between different branches, commits, or revisions. It primarily focuses on tracking changes made to the files that are already being tracked by Git. When you run the “git diff” […]
git diff-files: Compare files using their sha1 hashes and modes
The “git diff-files” command in Git is used to compare files in your working directory with their corresponding versions in the Git repository. It compares the files based on their SHA-1 hashes and modes (file permissions). When you run the “git diff-files” command, Git calculates the SHA-1 hash for each file in your working directory […]
git describe: Give an object a human-readable name based on an available ref
The “git describe” command in Git provides a human-readable name for an object (such as a commit or tag) based on an available ref (reference). It is primarily used to obtain a descriptive name for a specific commit based on its relationship to the nearest tag or branch. When you run the “git describe” command, […]
git delta: List files that differ from another branch
The “git delta” command is part of the “git-extras” extension and allows you to list files that differ from another branch in your Git repository. It provides a convenient way to compare and identify the files that have changed between two branches. When you run the “git delta” command, you need to specify the branch […]
git delete-branch: Delete local and remote Git branches
The “git delete-branch” command is a utility provided by the “git-extras” extension that allows you to delete local and remote Git branches with ease. This command simplifies the process of removing branches from your repository, saving you from having to execute multiple Git commands. When you run the “git delete-branch” command, you can specify the […]
git daemon: A really simple server for Git repositories
The “git daemon” command is a simple server for hosting Git repositories over a network. It allows other users or machines to access and clone the repositories using the Git protocol. This command provides a lightweight and efficient way to share Git repositories without the need for a full-fledged server setup. When you run the […]
“git credential” Command Examples
The “git credential” command is a Git subcommand used to manage the retrieval and storage of user credentials. It is primarily used for handling authentication with remote Git repositories that require authentication, such as HTTPS or SSH-based repositories. When you interact with a remote repository that requires authentication, such as when you clone, push, or […]
“git count-objects” Command Examples
The “git count-objects” command is used to count the number of unpacked objects in a Git repository and calculate their disk consumption. When you perform Git operations like committing, branching, or merging, Git stores the data in objects. These objects are stored in a compressed format in the repository’s object database. Here’s how the “git […]