git-workflow.md

Git Push and Pull Best Practices

Daily Workflow

1. Start your day:

• git pull - Get latest changes

2. Make changes:

• Edit files
• Test your code

3. Commit frequently:

• git status - See what changed
• git diff - Review changes
• git add <files> - Stage changes
• git commit -m "Clear message - Commit

4. Push regularly:

• git push - Upload to GitHub
• Push at least once per session

5. **Before finishing: **

• git status - Ensure nothing is uncommitted
• git push Final push of the day

Key Commands

• git fetch - Download info about changes (doesn't apply them)
• git pull - Download AND apply changes (fecth & merge)
• git push - Upload your commits to GitHub
• git status - Check current state
• git diff - See unstaged changes
• git log --oneline View commit history

Remember

• Pull before you start workin
• Commit often with clear messages
• Push frequently to back up work
• Always pull before pushing if working with others
• Use git status liberally -it's your friend!