You want to set a Git alias co for checkout that works only in one repository without affecting others. Which command should you use?

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Git - Configuration and Aliases

You want to set a Git alias co for checkout that works only in one repository without affecting others. Which command should you use?

Agit config --global alias.co checkout

Bgit config alias.co checkout

Cgit config --system alias.co checkout

Dgit alias add co checkout

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify scope for alias
To limit alias to one repo, set it in local config without --global or --system.
Step 2: Verify correct command syntax
git config alias.co checkout sets alias locally. Other options set global, system, or are invalid.
Final Answer:
git config alias.co checkout -> Option B
Quick Check:
Local alias = git config without flags [OK]

Quick Trick: No flag means local config, perfect for repo-specific alias [OK]

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