Combined Branch Creation and Checkout
In this approach, we combine the branch creation and checkout steps into a single command using the -b flag with the git checkout command.
Syntax:
git checkout -b branch_name
Example
In this example, we’ll create a new branch named bugfix-123 and immediately switch to it to address a bug reported in the project.
Step 1: Create a new branch named ‘bugfix-123’ and switch to it
git checkout -b bugfix-123
How to Checkout New Banch in Git?
Git provides powerful features for managing code changes, collaborating with teammates, and organizing development workflows. One essential task in Git is checking out new branches, which allows developers to work on isolated features, fix bugs, or experiment with changes without affecting the main codebase. In this article, we’ll explore how to check out new branches in Git.