When working with Git, you may need to clone, pull, or push a specific branch. Here’s how to do it:
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Clone a Specific git branch
To clone a specific Git branch, use the following command:
git clone -b <branch-name> <remote-repo-url>
Alternatively, you can use the following command:
git clone --branch <branch-name> <remote-repo-url>
This will clone the specified branch from the remote repository to your local machine.
Pull a Specific Git Branch
To pull a specific Git branch from the remote repository to your local machine, use the following command:
git pull origin <branch-name>
This will update your local repository with the latest changes from the specified branch.
Push to a Specific Git Branch
To push your changes to a specific Git branch in the remote repository, use the following command:
git push origin <branch-name>
This will push your local changes to the specified branch in the remote repository.
Switch from One Branch to Another
To switch from one Git branch to another, use the following command:
git checkout <branch-name>
This will switch your local repository to the specified branch.
By following these simple commands, you can easily clone, pull, push, or switch between Git branches.