The “git browse” command, which is part of the “git-extras” package, provides a convenient way to open the upstream repository of your Git project in your default web browser. When working with Git, you may have a local clone of a repository that serves as your working copy. This repository is often referred to as […]
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git browse-ci: Open the current git repository’s CI website in the default web browser
The “git browse-ci” command is a part of the “git-extras” package and provides a convenient way to open the Continuous Integration (CI) website associated with the current Git repository in your default web browser. When working on a software project, especially in a collaborative environment, CI is often used to automatically build, test, and deploy […]
git blame: Show commit hash and last author on each line of a file
“git blame” is a command in Git that allows you to see detailed information about the author and commit hash for each line of a file in a Git repository. It provides line-by-line annotation, attributing each line of code to the commit and author who last modified it. Here are the key features and benefits […]
git bisect: Use binary search to find the commit that introduced a bug
“git bisect” is a powerful command in Git that uses a binary search algorithm to help identify the specific commit that introduced a bug or regression in a project’s history. It automates the process of pinpointing the faulty commit by intelligently traversing the commit graph. Here are the key features and steps involved in using […]
git authors: Generate a list of committers of a Git repository
“git-authors” is a command provided by the “git-extras” extension for Git, which generates a list of committers in a Git repository. It helps in identifying the individuals who have made contributions to a project by extracting their information from the commit history. Here are some key points about “git-authors”: Committers List: The “git-authors” command analyzes […]
git archive: Create an archive of files from a named tree
“git-archive” is a Git command that allows you to create an archive of files from a named tree within a Git repository. It enables you to package a specific version of your project’s source code, including all its files and directories, into a compressed archive file. This archive can be easily distributed or shared with […]
git apply: Apply a patch to files and/or to the index
“git-apply” is a command in Git that allows you to apply a patch to files and/or to the index. It is commonly used to apply changes or modifications captured in a patch file to the corresponding files in a Git repository. Here are some key points about “git-apply”: Patch Application: “git-apply” is used to apply […]
git annotate: Show commit hash and last author on each line of a file
“git-annotate” is a command in Git that shows detailed information about each line of a file, including the commit hash and the last author who made changes to that line. It is similar to the “git blame” command, but “git blame” is generally recommended over “git-annotate” as the preferred way to explore file history and […]
git annex: Manage files with Git, without checking their contents in
“git-annex” is a powerful extension to Git that enables the management of files without directly tracking their contents within the Git repository. Instead of storing file content directly in the repository, “git-annex” moves the content to a separate key-value store. In the repository, it creates symbolic links (symlinks) that point to the actual content in […]
“git am” Command Examples
The “git am” command in Git is used to apply patch files, which can be particularly useful when receiving commits via email. It allows you to apply a series of patches to your Git repository, essentially integrating changes that were sent as patch files. Here’s how the “git am” command works: Receiving Commits via Email: […]