Git Workflow Tips and Tricks

Mastering Git is essential for modern software development. Here are some useful tips.

Common Commands

git status          # Check repository status
git add .           # Stage all changes
git commit -m "msg" # Commit changes
git push            # Push to remote

Branching Strategy

  • Create feature branches for new work
  • Use descriptive branch names
  • Keep branches up to date with main
  • Delete merged branches

Useful Tips

  • Use git log --oneline for compact history
  • git stash to temporarily save changes
  • git rebase for cleaner history
  • Always pull before pushing

These practices will help you work more efficiently with Git.