Git Branch Snippets
The Git snippet collection contains a variety of short tips and tricks for all currently maintained versions of git. It includes most commonly-used commands and covers various use-cases in the form of simplified documentation, complete with multiple examples.
View branches sorted by date
Prints a list of all local branches sorted by date.
Git, Repository · Apr 13, 2021
Tip: Find branches containing a specific Git commit
Learn how to filter branches based on whether they contain a specific commit or not.
Git, Branch · May 25, 2023
View Git "undo" history
Learn how to view your "undo" history using git reflog and reset your repository to a previous state.
Git, Repository · May 21, 2023
How does Git's fast-forward mode work?
Learn about Git's fast-forward mode works and its benefits when mergin branches, so you can decide if it's a good fit for you and your team.
Git, Branch · Jul 15, 2021
Merge a branch in Git
Learn how to merge a branch in Git with or without creating a merge commit, depending on your team's workflow.
Git, Repository · May 26, 2023
View a summary of changes between two commits
Prints a summary of changes between two given commits.
Git, Repository · Apr 13, 2021
Update remote branch after rewriting history
Forces an update of the remote branch after rewriting the history locally.
Git, Branch · Apr 13, 2021
Push local changes to remote
Pushes the current branch's changes to the remote.
Git, Repository · Apr 13, 2021
Rewind back to a specific commit in Git
Did you make a mistake but haven't pushed your changes yet? Learn how to rewind back to a specific commit in Git.
Git, Branch · May 26, 2023
Undo a commit in Git
Learn the simple way to undo a commit in Git without rewriting history.
Git, Commit · May 27, 2023
Move commits from master to a new branch
Moves local commits from the
masterbranch to a new branch.Git, Branch · Apr 13, 2021
