Git 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.
Configure the git text editor
Git, Configuration
Configures the text editor used by git.
Create a new branch
Git, Branch
Creates and switches to a new branch, optionally setting up a remote tracking branch.
Switch to a branch
Git, Branch
Switches to an existing branch.
Return to previous branch
Git, Branch
Switches back to the last branch.
View current status
Git, Branch
Prints the current status of the working tree.
Create a commit
Git, Commit
Creates a new commit containing the staged changes.
Create an empty commit
Git, Commit
Creates an empty commit.
Edit git configuration file
Git, Configuration
Opens the git configuration file in the git text editor.
Add files to the staging area
Git, Commit
Adds files to the staging area.
Remove files from the staging area
Git, Commit
Removes files from the staging area.