Configuration
How do I configure my full name?
$ git config --global user.name "Full Name"
How do I configure my email?
$ git config --global user.email "full.name@company.com"
How do I configure my text editor?
$ git config --global core.editor "vim"
Repositories
Branches
How do I create a local branch?
$ git checkout -b <NAME-OF-BRANCH>
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?
$ git branch JDK-8237566 * JDK-8149128 JDK-8077146 master
The currently checked out branch has an asterisk ("*") next to it.
How do I visualize branches in graph?
$ git log --format=oneline --graph --all
How do I switch to another branch?
$ 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>
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