Mastering Git Commands: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

Git, the powerful version control system, is a must-know for developers and teams collaborating on projects. In this guide, we'll explore essential Git commands, GitHub usage, and best practices to streamline your development workflow.

Getting Started with Git

Configuring User Information

 git config --global user.name "Your Name"

Checking Configuration
```
 git config --list
```
Initializing a Git Repository
```
 git init
```

Basic Git Commands

Checking Repository Status
```
 git status
```

Adding and Committing Changes

 git add . 
 git commit -m "Your commit message"

Viewing Commit History
```
 git log
```

Navigating and Undoing Changes

Changing Directories
```
 cd <directory>
```
Ignoring Files Create a .gitignore file and list files or directories to be ignored.
Comparing Changes
```
 git diff
```

Undoing Changes

 git restore --staged <file>
 git checkout -- <file>

Branching in Git

Viewing and Creating Branches
```
 git branch
 git branch <branch-name>
```
Switching Between Branches
```
 git checkout <branch-name>
```
Deleting Branches
```
 git branch -d <branch-name>
```

GitHub Integration

Cloning a Repository
```
 git clone <repository-link>
```
Pushing Changes to GitHub
```
 git push origin <branch-name>
```
Deleting Remote Branches
```
 git push -d origin <branch-name>
```

GitHub Configuration

Linking a Local Repository to GitHub

 git remote add origin <repository-link>

Creating SSH Keys for GitHub GitHub SSH Key Guide
Removing a Git Repository
```
 rm -rf .git
```

Additional Tips

Copy-Paste Shortcuts
- Shift + Insert: Paste anything in the terminal.
Checking Present Working Directory
```
 pwd
```
Log Navigation After git log, press q + enter to exit.
Ignoring Files Permanently Use .gitignore to list files/folders to be ignored.
Pushing Without Staging
```
 git add -A -m "Your commit message"
```

Renaming and Deleting Files

 git rm <file-name>
 git mv <old-name> <new-name>

Log with Statistics
```
 git log --stats
```
Log Formatting
```
 git log --pretty=oneline
```
Log Filtering by Date
```
 git log --since=2.days
```
Checking Remote Repositories
```
git remote -v
```
Matching Working Directory
```
git checkout -f
```

Conclusion

Mastering these Git commands and GitHub practices will empower you to efficiently manage your projects and collaborate seamlessly. Remember, practice is key to becoming a Git expert!

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