Git Usage Guide

This page focuses on the Git workflow most students and project teammates actually use: clone a repo, pull updates, commit clean changes, and push them back safely.

Core Workflow

1. Pull the latest remote changes.
2. Make your edits locally.
3. Check what changed.
4. Commit with a clear message.
5. Push the branch.

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git pull --rebase origin main
git status
git add .
git commit -m "feat: update training notes"
git push

Commands You Will Use Often

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git branch
git remote -v
git log --oneline --graph --decorate
git stash
git stash pop

Good Habits

• Pull before you start editing.
• Keep commits focused on one change set.
• Use git status frequently.
• Prefer git pull --rebase for a cleaner history when working alone or on personal branches.

Common Problems

• Push rejected: pull remote changes first, then push again.
• Wrong branch: check git branch before committing.
• Repeated credential prompts: use a credential manager.
• Large files: keep them out of the repository or move them to Git LFS.