In this section, we will take a look at git branches

Branches

• Keep the project versioned using the branch

• A branch is basically a pointer to the last commit

• If you are working on a feature, you might work on a feature branch (eg. feature/signup), once the features are tested, you can merge to master branch

• To create a new branch

    $ git branch sarah
  

• To create a new branch and switch to it

    $ git checkout -b sarah
  

• To list all of our branches

    $ git branch
  

• Switch to exisiting branch

    $ git checkout sarah
  

• Delete a branch

    $ git branch -d max
  

  Git Merging Branches

• In this section, we will take a look at git merging branches

  We can merge a branch with 'git merge' command

    $ git checkout master
    $ git merge feature/signup
  

  Two types of merge that git can perform

  1. Fast forward merge

  2. No-Fast Forward merge

Want to learn and explore more about git? Then do checkout the Git : A basic understanding for every Dev - Part III

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