Archives for July 2023

The “git reauthor” command is a feature provided by the “git-extras” package, developed by TJ Holowaychuk. This command allows you to change details about an author’s identity in Git history. It is particularly useful when you need to update or correct information such as the author’s name or email address associated with a commit. Here’s […]

The “git range-diff” command is a Git feature used to compare and display the differences between two commit ranges. It allows you to examine the changes between two versions of a branch, making it easier to understand the modifications made over a specific period. Here’s a more detailed explanation of how “git range-diff” works: 1. […]

The “git push” command in Git is used to upload or push your local commits to a remote repository. It allows you to share your changes with others and update the remote repository with your latest work. Here’s a more detailed explanation of how “git push” works: 1. Remote Repository: Before using “git push,” ensure […]

The “git pull” command in Git is used to fetch the latest changes from a remote repository and merge them into the local repository. It combines two actions: “git fetch” and “git merge.” Here’s a more detailed explanation of how “git pull” works: Fetching Changes: When you run “git pull,” Git first performs a “git […]

The “git prune” command in Git is used for pruning or removing unreachable objects from the object database. Unreachable objects are objects that are no longer referenced by any branch, tag, or commit in the repository’s history. Typically, the “git prune” command is not used directly by Git users in their everyday workflows. Instead, it […]

The “git pr” command is another feature provided by the “git-extras” package, developed by TJ Holowaychuk. This command is designed to enhance the Git workflow when working with GitHub pull requests. When you are collaborating on a project hosted on GitHub and someone submits a pull request, it is often helpful to review the changes […]

The git notes command in Git allows you to add or inspect notes associated with Git objects. These notes are additional pieces of information that can be attached to specific commits, tags, trees, or blobs within a Git repository. They serve as a way to annotate and store extra details about certain objects. The git […]

The git mv command is a Git command that allows you to move or rename files within a Git repository while automatically updating the Git index to reflect the changes. This command is particularly useful for keeping track of file movements or renames within your version control history. Here’s the general syntax for using the […]

The git mr command is part of the “git-extras” extension, which extends Git with additional commands and features. The git mr command is specifically designed to simplify the process of checking out GitLab merge requests locally. To use git mr, you need to have the “git-extras” extension installed. Once installed, you can run the following […]

The git missing command is a feature provided by the “git-extras” extension. It allows you to identify commits that exist in one branch but not in another. This can be useful for tracking down commits that have not been merged or shared between branches. To use the git missing command, you need to have the […]