Switching Branches (git checkout)
'git checkout' is used to switch branches or restore working directory files.
Usage
To switch to an existing branch:
git checkout [branch-name]Explanation: This command moves your HEAD to the specified branch, allowing you to work on it.
Key Takeaways
- 'git checkout' can switch branches or revert files to their state in another commit.
- It's a critical command for moving between different lines of development.