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Branching in Git

Awesome! Now, let’s learn how to work on new features without breaking your main code. Branches are like parallel universes for your project.

What is a Branch?​

A branch is a separate line of development. You can experiment, then merge changes back when ready.

Common Branch Commands​

  • git branch: List branches
  • git checkout -b feature: Create and switch to a new branch
  • git merge feature: Combine changes from another branch

Example:

git branch
git checkout -b new-feature
# Make changes
git add .
git commit -m "Add new feature"
git checkout main
git merge new-feature
info

Branches help you work safely and try new ideas.

What's Next?​

Let’s share your code with the world! Next: GitHub Workflow.