Episode 12 of 14
Switching Between Branches
Learn about Switching Between Branches
Use the checkout command: To move your working directory to another branch, use the git checkout command.
Execute branch switch: Run git checkout followed by the name of the branch you want to move to.
Observe file changes: When you switch branches, the files in your project folder will physically change to match the state of that branch.
Create and switch instantly: Use the -b flag to create a new branch and switch to it immediately in one command.
Execute quick switch: Run git checkout -b followed by the new branch name.
Avoid switching with uncommitted work: It is best practice to commit or stash your changes before switching branches to avoid conflicts.