How to Use Git Like a Boss

When Should One Commit Code?

Every time you have a small feature working you should commit.

How to Commit Tour Code??

There are two ways to commit your code:

When you start working on your feature branch, update your project with the latest changes with the command below:

git pull origin master

As you work on your feature branch, keep updating your project with the command above. Once you are done, create a feature branch using the command below:

git checkout -b feature-branch

Stage your changes, and push your code with the commands below:

git add .
git commit -m “Describe your changes here”
(optional to make sure is clean) git status
git push origin feature-branch

Once you do this, create a pull request on the code repository you are using (Github or Gitlab) and merge your code.

Another way to work with git is by using the following steps:

When you start working on your feature branch, update your project with the latest changes with the command below:

git pull origin master

Create a feature branch using the command below:

git checkout -b feature-branch

Once you are done, save your changes using the commands below:

git add .
git commit -m “Describe your changes here”

Return to your master branch, and update it using the following commands:

git checkout master
git pull origin master

Return to your feature branch, and merge the master to your feature branch using the command below:

git checkout feature-branch
git merge master

At this point, there might be conflicts to be resolved. After they are resolved, commit again and push your code.

git add .
git commit -m “Merge master”
git push origin feature-branch

Once you do this, create a pull request on the code repository you are using (Github or Gitlab) and merge your code.


Happy coding!

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