Day 12 : A Cheat Sheet for Linux and Git-GitHub

In the world of programming and system administration, proficiency in Linux commands and Git-GitHub is indispensable. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, having a comprehensive cheat sheet at your disposal can significantly boost your productivity and efficiency. In this blog post, we'll compile a well-organized cheat sheet covering essential Linux commands and Git-GitHub operations along with brief explanations of their usage.

Linux Commands 🐧

1. pwd: Prints the current working directory.

    $ pwd
   

   This command displays the absolute path of the current working directory.

2. ls: Lists directory contents.

    $ ls
   

   Use this command to view the files and directories within the current location.

3. cd: Changes the current directory.

    $ cd /path/to/directory
   

   Navigate to a specific directory by providing its path after the cd command.

4. mkdir: Creates a new directory.

    $ mkdir new_directory
   

   Make a new directory with the specified name.

5. touch: Creates a new file.

    $ touch new_file.txt
   

   This command creates a new file with the specified name.

6. cp: Copies files and directories.

    $ cp file1.txt file2.txt /path/to/destination
   

   Copy files or directories from one location to another.

7. mv: Moves or renames files and directories.

    $ mv file1.txt /path/to/destination
   

   Use this command to move files to a new location or rename them.

8. rm: Removes files or directories.

    $ rm file.txt
   

   Be cautious with this command as it permanently deletes files.

9. grep: Searches for patterns in files.

    $ grep "pattern" file.txt
   

   Find specific patterns within text files.

10. man: Displays the manual for commands.

    $ man command
    

    Access detailed information about a specific command.

Git-GitHub Commands 🚀**:**

1. git init: Initializes a new Git repository.

    $ git init
   

   Start tracking changes in your project directory.

2. git clone: Clones a repository into a new directory.

    $ git clone https://github.com/user/repository.git
   

   Make a copy of a repository from GitHub onto your local machine.

3. git add: Adds changes to the staging area.

    $ git add file.txt
   

   Prepare changes for commit by adding them to the staging area.

4. git commit: Records changes to the repository.

    $ git commit -m "Commit message"
   

   Save staged changes to the repository with a descriptive message.

5. git push: Uploads local repository content to a remote repository.

    $ git push origin main
   

   Send committed changes to a remote repository, typically on GitHub.

6. git pull: Fetches and merges changes from a remote repository.

    $ git pull origin main
   

   Update your local repository with changes from the remote repository.

7. git status: Displays the status of the working directory and staging area.

    $ git status
   

   Check the current state of your repository, including tracked and untracked files.

8. git branch: Lists, creates, or deletes branches.

    $ git branch new_branch
   

   Manage branches within your Git repository.

9. git merge: Combines changes from different branches.

    $ git merge branch_name
   

   Integrate changes from one branch into another.

10. git log: Displays commit history.

    $ git log
    

    View a chronological list of commits in the repository.

Now that you have this comprehensive cheat sheet at your disposal, you can breeze through your Linux and Git-GitHub tasks with ease. Bookmark this page, print it out, or keep it handy in your terminal for quick reference. Happy coding! 🎉

I'm confident that this article will prove to be valuable, helping you discover new insights and learn something enriching .

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