Git

Cheat Sheet

Fast Rebase

• git fetch origin master:master
• git rebase master

Generate Format Patch

• git format-patch --root

Apply Format Patch

• git am *

Backup Remote Repo

• git clone --bare OLD_REMOTE/PROJECT_NAME
• cd PROJECT_NAME.git
• git push --mirror NEW_REMOTE/PROJECT_NAME

Deletes Stale Remote-tracking Branches

• Method 1
  • git remote prune origin
• Method 2
  • git pull --prune
• Method 3
  • git fetch -p

Rename Branch

• git branch -m NEW_BRANCH_NAME

Worktree

• git worktree list