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Git and GitHub commands (a list)

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A list of my commonly used Git commands

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About Git and GitHub commands (a list)

Git Commands is an open-source GitHub repository that provides a curated list of commonly used Git commands, organized into categories such as Getting Started, Basic Snapshotting, Branching & Merging, Sharing & Updating, and Inspection & Comparison. Each command includes a brief description and syntax. The repository features translated versions in multiple languages (Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Hindi, Arabic, German, Marathi) and references the author's bash profile for Git aliases. It serves as a quick reference guide for developers of all levels.

Key Features

Organized into categories: Getting Started, Basic Snapshotting, Branching & Merging, Sharing & Updating, Inspection & Comparison
Each command includes a clear description and syntax example
Translated into multiple languages (Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Hindi, Arabic, German, Marathi)
References the author's Bash profile for Git aliases
Open source and freely accessible on GitHub
Popular repository with over 5,500 stars and 3,900 forks

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Well-organized by functional category for easy navigation
  • Includes both basic and intermediate Git commands
  • Multi-language translations make it accessible globally
  • Open source with community contributions and forks
  • Lightweight and focused on essential commands

Best For

Quick reference for developers to recall Git commandsLearning Git basics and common workflowsOnboarding new team members to Git version controlReviewing Git command syntax during code reviews or merges