Git commands

GitCommands.txt

Rename git branch locally and remotely
git branch -m old_branch new_branch         # Rename branch locally    
git push origin :old_branch                 # Delete the old branch    
git push --set-upstream origin new_branch   # Push the new branch, set local branch to track the new remote

. : Sync Fork with Main Repository : .
1. git fetch upstream
2. git merge upstream/master
3. git push origin master

. : Fetch Updates Made to a Remote Repository : .
(i.e. updates made by others)
1. git fetch [remote name]

. : Merge Updates Made Online with Local : .
1. git merge [remote name]/[branch name]
--- to cancel: git merge --abort

. : Fetch and Merge Shortcut : .
1. git pull [remotename] [branchname]

. : Fix .gitignore : .
1. First commit all your changes
2. git rm -r --cached .
3. git add .
4. git commit -m "Fixed .gitignore"