Git Command Summary

Initialize a Repository:
```
git init
```
Creates a new Git repository in your project directory.
Clone a Repository:
```
git clone <repository_url>
```
Downloads a repository from a remote source (e.g., GitHub).
Set Up Git Configuration:
- Set your username:
```
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
```
- Set your email address:
```
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"
```
- Check your configuration:
```
git config --list
```
  Displays all configured settings.
- Set your preferred editor (e.g., VS Code):
```
git config --global core.editor "code --wait"
```
Note: The --global flag applies settings to all repositories; omit it for repository-specific settings.

Check the Status:
```
git status
```
Shows the current status of your files (e.g., staged, modified, untracked).
Add Files to Staging:
```
git add <file_name>
git add .
```
Adds files to the staging area (. stages all files).
Commit Changes:
```
git commit -m "Commit message"
```
Saves the staged changes with a message describing them.

View Changes:
```
git diff
```
Displays changes between the working directory and the staging area.
View Commit History:
```
git log
```
Shows the commit history with details.
Undo Changes:
- Unstage a file:
```
git reset <file_name>
```
- Discard changes in a file:
```
git checkout -- <file_name>
```
Revert a Commit:
```
git revert <commit_hash>
```
Creates a new commit that undoes the changes made by a specific commit (safe for collaborative workflows).
View Reference Logs:
```
git reflog
```
Shows a log of all the actions (e.g., commits, checkouts) performed in your repository. Useful for recovering lost commits.

Create a New Branch:
```
git branch <branch_name>
```
Creates a new branch.
Switch to a Branch:
```
git checkout <branch_name>
```
Moves to the specified branch.
Merge Branches:
```
git merge <branch_name>
```
Merges another branch into the current branch.
Delete a Branch:
```
git branch -d <branch_name>
```

View Remote Repositories:
```
git remote -v
```
Lists remote repositories.
Push Changes to Remote:
```
git push origin <branch_name>
```
Sends changes to a remote repository.
Pull Changes from Remote:
```
git pull origin <branch_name>
```
Fetches and merges changes from a remote repository.
Fetch Remote Changes:
```
git fetch
```
Retrieves changes from a remote repository but does not merge them.

Stash Changes:
```
git stash
```
Temporarily saves uncommitted changes.
Apply Stashed Changes:
```
git stash apply
```
Tagging a Commit:
```
git tag <tag_name>
```
Adds a tag to a specific commit.
Recover Lost Actions:
```
git reflog
```
Tracks all changes (even detached HEAD or commits accidentally dropped) to recover lost work.

Create Shortcuts for Commands:


git config --global alias.st status
git config --global alias.co checkout
git config --global alias.br branch
git config --global alias.ci commit

Use these shortcuts to speed up common commands (e.g., git st instead of git status).

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