?? Day 2 - Quick Preview on GitHub: Branching Workflow ??

Today, lets preview on GitHub's Branching Workflow to understand how developers manage and streamline their code changes. Here’s a quick breakdown of key concepts:

?? Key Areas in Git Workflow:

1?? Working Directory (Code Path)

2?? Staging Area (.git local workstation path)

3?? Repository (Git Remote)

Commands to remember:

• git add: Moves changes to the staging area.
• git commit: Records changes in the repository.

?? Branch

• Represents an independent line of development.
• Abstracts the process of edit → stage → commit.
• Branches point to specific commits, enabling flexibility.
• When creating a new branch, Git generates a pointer without altering the parent repository.
• A branch is essentially a reference to a commit.

?? Head

• The Head acts as a main reference to the current commit object.
• Always points to the commit of the branch currently being viewed.
• You can switch the Head to any branch within the repository.
• The term "Head" simplifies identifying the active branch and its version.

Examples:

• Main branch as HEAD: Represents the primary version being tracked.

• New branch as HEAD: Indicates the branch you’ve checked out for work.

?? Merge

Combining changes from local to remote repositories can be done in three ways:

1?? Fast Forward Merge: Simple and linear merge of changes.

2?? Multiple Branch Commit Merge (No Conflict): Automatically integrates commits.

3?? Multiple Branch Commit Merge (With Conflict): Requires resolving conflicts before integration.

?? Branching and merging are at the core of collaborative development. These concepts empower teams to innovate while maintaining code integrity.

What are your favorite strategies for managing branches or resolving merge conflicts? Share your thoughts! ??

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