Git

Git installation, configuration, branching workflows, and common commands.

Changing a Git commit message with git commit --amend

May 26, 2026 • 5 min read

How to Change a Git Commit Message

Change or edit the last Git commit message with git commit --amend, or reword older commits with an interactive rebase. Covers pushed and unpushed commits.

Renaming a local and remote Git branch with git branch -m

May 26, 2026 • 3 min read

How to Rename a Git Branch: Local and Remote

This guide shows how to rename a Git branch locally and on the remote using git branch -m, then push the new name and delete the old remote branch.

May 23, 2026 • 7 min read

How to Revert a Commit in Git

Use git revert to safely undo changes from a previous commit by adding a new commit that reverses them, without rewriting pushed history.

May 3, 2026 • 8 min read

.gitignore: Ignore Files and Folders in Git

Use .gitignore to ignore folders, files, logs, and build output in Git. See folder patterns, global rules, tracked-file cleanup, and debugging commands.

Apr 22, 2026 • 8 min read

git branch Command: Create, List, and Delete Branches

The git branch command creates, lists, renames, and deletes Git branches. This guide explains the full command reference with practical examples for local and remote branches, merged filters, and tracking upstream branches.

Using the git branch command to create, list, and delete branches in Git

Apr 18, 2026 • 6 min read

git fetch vs git pull: What Is the Difference?

git fetch and git pull both download changes from a remote repository, but only one updates your current branch. This guide explains the difference, when to use each command, and how to avoid merge surprises.

Comparing git fetch and git pull commands in Git

Apr 15, 2026 • 8 min read

git cherry-pick Command: Apply Commits from Another Branch

How to use git cherry-pick to apply commits from one branch to another, including single commits, ranges, conflict handling, backports, and merge commits.

git cherry-pick command applying a commit from one branch to another

Apr 12, 2026 • 4 min read

How To Delete a Local and Remote Git Branch

Git branches pile up fast after merging. This guide shows you how to delete local and remote branches, clean up stale tracking references, and recover a branch you removed by mistake.

Mar 26, 2026 • 4 min read

How to Set Git Username and Email with git config

Set Git username and email with git config, both globally and per repository, check the current values, and update existing settings.

Mar 20, 2026 • 5 min read

git clone: Clone a Repository

How to use git clone to copy a remote or local repository, clone a specific branch, and create shallow clones, with examples for HTTPS and SSH.

Mar 17, 2026 • 5 min read

git diff Command: Show Changes Between Commits

How to use git diff to compare working directory changes, staged files, commits, and branches — with practical examples and common options explained.

git diff command showing changes between commits in Git

Mar 16, 2026 • 6 min read

git log Command: View Commit History

How to use git log to browse commit history, filter by author, date, and keyword, view changed files, display branch graphs, and format output for scripts and terminals.

git log command showing commit history in Git

Mar 15, 2026 • 6 min read

git stash: Save and Restore Uncommitted Changes

How to use git stash to temporarily save uncommitted changes, switch branches, and restore your work — with examples for stashing untracked files, named stashes, and partial stashes.

Mar 6, 2026 • 4 min read

How to Install Git on Debian 13

Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring Git on Debian 13 Trixie using apt or by compiling from source.

Terminal showing Git installation on Debian 13

Mar 3, 2026 • 4 min read

How to Install Git on Raspberry Pi

Install and configure Git on Raspberry Pi OS using apt or build the latest version from source. Includes configuration steps, troubleshooting, and FAQ.

Installing Git on Raspberry Pi OS using the terminal

Feb 11, 2026 • 5 min read

How to Create and List Local and Remote Git Branches

Create and list Git branches with git branch and git switch, including remote branches, creating from a commit, pushing to remote, and branch filtering.