# Git Commands

A collection of essential Git commands with explanations and examples for quick reference.  
Useful for beginners and developers to manage version control efficiently.

## 📘 Overview
This repository provides a concise list of commonly used Git commands categorized for easy understanding.  
Each command includes a short description and example usage to help you learn and apply Git effectively.

## 🧩 Categories
- **Setup and Configuration**
- **Repository Initialization**
- **Branching and Merging**
- **Staging and Committing**
- **Remote Repositories**
- **Undoing Changes**
- **Viewing History**
- **Tagging and Releases**

## 💻 Example Commands

### Initialize a Repository
```bash
git init

Creates a new Git repository in the current directory.

Clone a Repository

git clone <repository-url>

Copies an existing repository to your local machine.

Check Status

git status

Displays the current state of your working directory and staging area.

Commit Changes

git commit -m "Your commit message"

Records staged changes to the repository.

🧠 Tips

• Use git log --oneline for a compact commit history.
• Use git diff to review changes before committing.
• Always pull before pushing to avoid conflicts.

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

👨‍💻 Author

Akshay Karthick S
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