Git Command Cheat Sheet

This repository is a handy reference for commonly used Git commands, perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Keep your version control skills sharp with quick access to essential workflows.

All commands are explained clearly and organized into logical categories.

Git Configuration

Command	Description
git config --global user.name "Your Name"	Sets your Git username (global).
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"	Sets your Git email (global).
git config --global core.editor <editor>	Sets the default text editor.
git config --list	Lists all Git config settings.

Repository Initialization & Cloning

Command	Description
git init	Initializes a new Git repository.
git clone <repo_url>	Clones an existing repository from GitHub or other remote sources.

Basic Snapshotting

Command	Description
git status	Shows the current state of the working directory and staging area.
git add <file>	Stages a specific file.
git add .	Stages all changes (new, modified, deleted).
git commit -m "commit message"	Commits the staged changes with a message.
git commit -am "message"	Adds and commits tracked files in one step.

Branching

Command	Description
git branch	Lists all local branches.
git branch <branch>	Creates a new branch.
git checkout <branch>	Switches to an existing branch.
git checkout -b <branch>	Creates and switches to a new branch.
git merge <branch>	Merges changes from the specified branch into the current one.
git branch -d <branch>	Deletes a branch (safe).
git branch -D <branch>	Force deletes a branch.

Working with Remote Repositories

Command	Description
git remote -v	Shows the remote URLs associated with the repo.
git remote add origin <url>	Adds a remote repository URL.
git push origin <branch>	Pushes current branch to the remote repository.
git push -u origin <branch>	Pushes and sets upstream tracking.
git fetch	Fetches latest changes from remote but doesn’t merge.
git pull	Fetches and merges changes from remote.
git push	Pushes changes to remote.

Undoing Changes

Command	Description
git reset <file>	Unstages a file (keeps changes).
git reset --hard	Resets working directory and staging area to last commit.
git checkout -- <file>	Restores file to last committed state.
git revert <commit>	Creates a new commit that reverses changes from the specified commit.

Log and History

Command	Description
git log	Shows commit history.
git log --oneline	Condensed view of commit history.
git log --graph	Visual representation of branch history.
git diff	Shows unstaged changes.
git diff --staged	Shows staged changes.
git show <commit>	Shows changes introduced by a commit.

Stashing

Command	Description
git stash	Temporarily saves changes that aren’t ready to commit.
git stash apply	Reapplies last stashed changes.
git stash list	Lists all stashes.
git stash drop	Deletes the latest stash.

Tagging

Command	Description
git tag	Lists all tags.
git tag <tag>	Creates a new lightweight tag.
git tag -a <tag> -m "message"	Creates an annotated tag.
git push origin <tag>	Pushes a specific tag to remote.

Rebasing (Advanced)

Command	Description
git rebase <branch>	Reapplies commits from current branch on top of another.
git rebase -i <commit>	Interactive rebase for squashing, editing, reordering commits.
git rebase --abort	Cancels a rebase in progress.

Cleaning

Command	Description
git clean -n	Shows what would be deleted.
git clean -f	Deletes untracked files.
git clean -fd	Deletes untracked files and directories.