Adding Git submodules
Here, we can see to add a submodule in the git repository we have used the command:-
git submodule add url_of_the_git_repository
The above command takes URL as a parameter that points to a repository on Github. Here we have added the
Submodules-in-git as a submodule. This command will clone the submodule and after that, we can check the status of the git repository using the git status command.
Here we can see that using the below command git status as it shows us the two files that are .gitmodules and the submodules-in-git directory. Now let’s see the contents of the .gitmodules file. These commands are as depicted via terminal/ PowerShell in below media as follows:
Submodules in Git
In software development, it’s common to manage projects that depend on other projects. Git submodules are a powerful feature that allows you to include and manage external repositories within your main repository. This feature enables you to keep multiple repositories in sync and makes it easier to work on complex projects that rely on various codebases. This article will guide you through the concept of Git submodules, their benefits, and how to use them effectively.