Adding a Submodule
To add a submodule to your repository, use the following command:
git submodule add <repository-url> <path>
Replace `<repository-url>` with the URL of the external repository and `<path>` with the directory where you want the submodule to be located.
Example
git submodule add https://github.com/username/library.git libs/library
How to Use the Git Submodule Init and Update Command?
Git submodules allow you to include and manage external repositories within your main repository. This is particularly useful for projects that rely on libraries or other codebases that are maintained separately. The `git submodule init` and `git submodule update` commands are essential for initializing and updating submodules. This guide will explain how to use these commands effectively to manage submodules in your Git projects.
Table of Content
- What are Git Submodules?
- Adding a Submodule
- Initializing and Updating Submodules
- Working with Submodules
- Conclusion