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Branch

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Reference:git-scm.com
Man page:git-branch

Usage ​

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To switch branches, use git switch. To update/delete remote branches, use git push.

List, create or delete local branches.

shell
git branch OPTIONS BRANCH
OptionDescription
-d --deleteDelete a branch.
-DForce delete a branch.
-m --moveMove/rename a branch.

Examples ​

List branches:

shell
git branch

Delete a branch:

shell
git branch -d feature-branch

Moving recent commits to a new branch:

shell
git branch newbranch      # Create a new branch, saving the desired commits
git stash
git reset --hard HEAD~3   # Move master back by 3 commits
git pop