Cloning, Making Changes, Committing, and Pushing

In this chapter, we will cover the process of cloning a Git repository, making changes, committing those changes, and pushing them back to the remote repository.

This workflow allows you to collaborate with others and manage code changes effectively.

Step 1: Cloning the Repository

To start, clone the repository and checkout the desired branch:

Replace <branch-name> with the name of the branch you want to work on, and <git-url> with the URL of the repository you want to clone.

Step 2: Adding Files and Making Changes

Navigate into the cloned folder and add new files or make changes to existing files as needed.

Step 3: Staging Changes

Use the following command to stage the changes you made:

This command adds all the changes within the repository to the staging area, preparing them for the next commit.

Step 4: Committing Changes

Commit your changes to create a record of the modifications made:

Replace <comment the reason> with a concise comment explaining the purpose of your changes.

Step 5: Verifying Repository Status

Check the status of your repository to ensure that the changes are ready to be pushed:

This command displays information about the current status of your repository, including the changes you made and the branch you are on.

Step 6: Pushing Changes

Finally, push the committed changes to the remote repository:

Note: This command uploads your local commits to the remote repository, updating the branch you are working on.

By following these steps, you can effectively clone a repository, make changes, commit them, and push them back to the remote repository. This enables collaboration and ensures that your code changes are safely stored and shared with others.