.bashrc

# If you work with git, you've probably had that nagging sensation 
# of not knowing what branch you are on, or worse, you pull the wrong branch. 
# Worry no longer!

export PS1="\\w<\$(git branch 2>/dev/null | grep '^*' | colrm 1 2)>$ "

# This will change your prompt to display not only your working directory but also your current git branch, if you have one. 
#~/txt/ocio/HashSlash<master>$ git checkout writer
#Switched to branch 'writer'
#~/txt/ocio/HashSlash<writer>$ git checkout master
#Switched to branch 'master'
#I found this a bit cleaner than the original.