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git checkout

Description

Switch branches or restore working tree files.

Command
git checkout
Examples
Switch to branch
git checkout main
Create and switch to new branch
git checkout -b feature-branch
Restore file
git checkout -- filename.txt
Parameters
Parameter Type Required Description
-b <branch> string No Create and switch to new branch
-B <branch> string No Create/reset and switch to branch
--track string No Set up tracking mode
--orphan string No Create orphan branch
Command Info
Category: Branching
Type: Git
Views: 7
Status: Active
Tags
branch switch restore