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Rename a Local and Remote Git Branch (ex. master --> main)
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RenameGitBranch.sh
#!/bin/bash
OLD_NAME=master
NEW_NAME=main
git checkout $OLD_NAME;
git branch -m $NEW_NAME;
# If already on remote do the following:
git push origin -u $NEW_NAME;
git push origin --delete $OLD_NAME:
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