Working in multiple branches simultaneously in Git - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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What is a Git branch?

A Git branch is like a separate workspace where you can make changes without affecting the main project. It helps you work on different features or fixes at the same time.

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How do you create a new branch in Git?

Use the command git branch <branch-name> to create a new branch.

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How can you switch between branches in Git?

Use git checkout <branch-name> or git switch <branch-name> to move between branches.

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What does it mean to work in multiple branches simultaneously?

It means you have different branches for different tasks or features, and you switch between them to work on each separately without mixing changes.

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How do you see all branches in your Git repository?

Use git branch to list all branches. The current branch will have a star (*) next to it.

Which command creates a new branch called 'feature'?

A git branch feature

B git create feature

C git new branch feature

D git switch feature

The correct command to create a new branch is git branch feature.

How do you switch to an existing branch named 'bugfix'?

A git branch bugfix

B git checkout bugfix

C git create bugfix

D git init bugfix

Use git checkout bugfix or git switch bugfix to switch branches.

What does the star (*) mean when you run git branch?

A It marks the current branch you are on

B It shows a deleted branch

C It indicates a remote branch

D It means the branch has conflicts

The star (*) shows which branch is currently checked out.

Why work in multiple branches simultaneously?

A To delete old code

B To speed up the computer

C To keep different tasks separate and avoid mixing changes

D To merge all changes automatically

Branches let you work on different tasks without mixing changes.

Which command lists all branches in your repository?

A git status

B git list

C git show branches

D git branch

git branch lists all branches and marks the current one.

Explain how you can work on two different features at the same time using Git branches.

Think about having separate workspaces for each feature.

Describe the steps to create a new branch, switch to it, and check which branch you are currently on.

Remember the commands: git branch, git checkout, git switch.