Get a file from a specific revision
Get a file from a specific revision
Bash git status
We all know the usefulness of the git status command, but typing it repeatedly can be cumbersome. Why waste time typing ten characters when you could have your shell display Git’s working state automatically?
Temporarily ignoring files
Ignoring files with Git is typically straightforward. However, there are times when you may need to temporarily hide changes in a file, such as during a development session.
List remote branches
Occasionally, you might need to identify the branches available on a remote repository to pull them down, inspect them, or merge them into your local branches.
Easily fetching upstream changes
Here’s a helpful tip from Dav Glass, who frequently pulls in commits for his work on YUI at GitHub. To streamline the process
Reflog, your safety net
Reflog is like a safety net in Git, allowing you to recover lost work and navigate through changes made to your repository.
Helpful command aliases
A convenient way to streamline your Git workflow is by creating aliases for frequently used commands in your .gitconfig file.
Intro to rebase
Git’s rebase command can be puzzling for newcomers, and its description in the manpage doesn’t offer much clarity
Finding what has been changed
Sometimes, you may want to quickly see what changes have been made as you work. Perhaps you stepped away for a moment and need a refresher
Exporting your repository
Previously, we covered sharing changes, but that included your repository’s entire history. But what if you only need to export changes from a specific commit or just a particular folder?