edselclarin/git_sandbox

Test bed for git operations.

git_sandbox

Test bed for git operations.

Run the following commands with your favorite shell program. (cmd, powershell, bash, git bash, etc.)

Create a Repository

1. Create a new repository on github.com.
2. Checkmark "Initialize this repository with a README".
3. Click "Create repository" button.

Clone the Repository on your Local Drive

    git clone <repository URL>

Your local repo is now ready for your changes.

Add Files to a Repository

1. Create new branch for work.

    git branch <new branch name>

2. Confirm current branch.

    git branch

3. Switch to new branch.

    git checkout <new branch name>

4. Add files to the new branch. Set to "." for resursive add.

    git add <filename>

5. Confirm which files have been added.

    git status

6. Commit changes.

    git commit -m <commit message>

7. Push new branch along with changes upstream.

    git push --set-upstream origin <new branch name>

Update Local Repository

    git pull

View Changes in the Current Branch

    git diff

Commit and Push Changes Upstream

1. Switch to a new branch, and set it up to track the remote branch from origin.

    git checkout --track origin/<new branch name>

2. Add files to commit.

    git add <file1> <file2> ...

3. Commit changes.

    git commit -m <commit message>

4. Push upstream.

    git push