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Git Branch

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Summary

The branch allows you to develop features in parallel without interfering with the main branch. The git branch creates and lists branches, while the git switch moves between branches. Each branch is just a pointer pointing to a commit, so making and removing the branch is very light.

Key points

Git branch displays a list of local branches with a * on the active branch
Git switch -c <nama> creates a new branch and moves there
HEAD is a pointer to the active commit/branch
Descriptive naming such as feature/add-on logins makes it easy for teams

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