Git Cheat Sheet

git.txt

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Basic Git Commands
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git init    = turns the current working directory into a repository

git clone   = downloads a remote repository to your machine
              Syntax:  git clone <source> <destination>
              Example: git clone https://github.com/willfind/uplift-website /home/josh/projects/uplift.app

git pull    = downloads the latest updates from remote repositories
              Syntax:  git pull <source> <branch>
              Example: git pull origin master
              Example: git pull
                       (uses the default source and current branch)

git add     = stages files to be committed to the repository's history
              Syntax:  git add <file>
              Example: git add readme.md
              Example: git add . --all
                       (the --all flag tells git to include deletions on the stage)
              
git commit  = commits changes to the repository's history

git push    = uploads updates to remote repositories
              Syntax:  git push <destination> <branch>
              Example: git push origin master
              
git stash   = hides "dirty" (uncommitted) changes to the repository
              Example: git stash -u
                       (the -u flag tells git to stash newly-created files)
              Example: git stash clear
                       (this clears the current stash)
                       
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My Typical Workflow
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1. Clone the remote repository.
2. While the project is unfinished:
   a. Pull changes from the remote repository to make sure it's up-to-date.
   b. Make changes.
   c. Stage (add) changed files.
   d. Commit staged files.
   e. Push commits to the remote repository.
3. Celebrate!

Wonderful, thanks Josh!