In the world of Git, it’s common to work on different branches simultaneously. However, at times, you might find that one branch is not up to date with the changes made on another branch. In such cases, it becomes necessary to merge the changes. This article will walk you through the process of updating a Git branch from another branch.
Step 1: Check out the Branch You Want to Update
The first step is to switch to the branch that you want to update. You can do this by using the following command:
git checkout my-branch
Step 2: Merge the Changes from Another Branch
Once you’re on the branch you want to update, you can merge the changes from another branch using the following command:
git merge another-branch
Executing this command will create a merge commit that incorporates all the differences between the two branches into a single commit.
That’s it! You have successfully updated your Git branch from another branch.
For more information and advanced Git techniques, feel free to check out my Git guide.