Git diff apply

git-diff-apply.md

To pick up changes from one branch and apply them to another branch without using git cherry-pick or any commit-related commands, you can use the git diff and git apply commands. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

1. Switch to the branch with the changes:

   git checkout branch-with-changes

2. Generate the diff file:

   git diff > changes.diff

   This command will create a file named changes.diff containing all the changes between the current branch and its base.

3. Switch to the target branch:

   git checkout target-branch

4. Apply the diff file:

   git apply changes.diff

   This command will apply the changes from the changes.diff file to the current working directory.

5. Review the changes: You can use git status and git diff to review the changes that have been applied to ensure everything looks correct.

6. Stage the changes:

   git add .

7. Commit the changes:

   git commit -m "Applied changes from branch-with-changes"

By following these steps, you can transfer changes from one branch to another without using git cherry-pick or directly dealing with commits.