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Repositories

Branches

How do I create a local branch?

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If you are using Git version 2.24 or newer you can also use the command: git switch --create <NAME-OF-BRANCH>

What should I name my local branches?

A common way of structuring your local branches is to name them after the issue they correspond to, for example JDK-8237566.

How do I list local branches?

Code Block
languagebash
$ git branch
  JDK-8237566
* JDK-8149128
  JDK-8077146
  master

How do I switch to another branch?

Code Block
languagebash
$ git checkout <NAME-OF-OTHER-BRANCH>

If you are using Git version 2.24 or newer you can also use the command: git switch <NAME-OF-OTHER-BRANCH>