Welcome to the GitX User Guide! This guide will help you understand the basics of using GitX, including commands, branching, merging, and more. Let’s get started.
1. Basic Commands
In this section, you’ll learn about the fundamental commands needed to use GitX effectively.
Initializing a Repository
To start using GitX, you need to initialize a repository.
gitx init <repo-name>
Cloning a Repository
Clone an existing repository to your local machine.
gitx clone <repository-url>
Checking Status
Check the status of your working directory and staging area.
gitx status
Adding Changes
Add changes to the staging area.
gitx add <file-pattern>
Committing Changes
Commit the staged changes to the repository.
gitx commit -m "Your commit message"
Viewing Commit History
View the commit history of the repository.
gitx log
2. Branching and Merging
Branching and merging are essential features of GitX that allow for parallel development and integration.
Creating a Branch
Create a new branch to work on a specific feature or bug fix.
gitx branch create <branch-name>
Switching Branches
Switch to another branch to start working on it.
gitx branch switch <branch-name>
Merging Branches
Merge changes from one branch into another.
gitx merge <branch-name>
Resolving Conflicts
Sometimes merging can result in conflicts. GitX will guide you through resolving them.
# Edit conflicting files to resolve conflicts
gitx add <resolved-file>
gitx commit -m "Resolved merge conflicts"
3. Distributed Version Control System (currently under develoment)
GitX supports a distributed version control system, allowing multiple collaborators to work on the same project.
Fetching Updates
Fetch updates from a remote repository without merging.
gitx fetch
Pulling Changes
Fetch and merge changes from a remote repository.
gitx pull
Pushing Changes
Push your local commits to a remote repository.
gitx push <remote-name> <branch-name>
Managing Remotes
Add or remove remote repositories.
# Add a remote
gitx remote add <remote-name> <remote-url>
# Remove a remote
gitx remote remove <remote-name>
4. Advanced Features (currently under development)
The advanced features of GitX are still under development. Here is a sneak peek of what to expect:
Interactive Rebase
Rebase your commits interactively for a cleaner history.
gitx rebase -i <commit-hash>
Stashing Changes
Save your changes temporarily without committing them.
gitx stash
Applying Stashes
Apply stashed changes back to your working directory.
gitx stash apply
Submodules
Manage submodules within your repository.
gitx submodule add <repository-url> <path>
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance. Happy coding with GitX!