Top 10 Git & GitHub Commands You ACTUALLY Need for Interviews & Dev

Whether you're just starting out or doing a last-minute interview brush-up — this post is for you.

Most learners drown in Git tutorials filled with 100+ commands. But the truth is — you only need a few to survive and thrive. In the fast-paced world of tech, efficiency is key, and mastering the essentials is more valuable than memorizing everything.

🎯 Top 10 Git & GitHub Commands You MUST Know:

These commands form the backbone of your version control workflow. Master them, and you'll be well-equipped for most development tasks and technical interviews.

git init – Start your Git journey: Initializes a new Git repository in your current directory.
git status – See what’s going on: Shows the status of changes as untracked, modified, or staged.
git add . – Stage your changes: Adds all changes in the current directory to the staging area, preparing them for commit.
git commit -m "message" – Save your work: Records the staged changes to the repository with a descriptive message.
git log – View commit history: Displays a chronological list of all commits in the current branch.
git remote add origin <url> – Connect to GitHub: Links your local repository to a remote repository on GitHub (or other platforms).
git push origin main – Upload to GitHub: Pushes your local commits to the remote repository.
git pull origin main – Sync with the repo: Fetches changes from the remote repository and merges them into your current branch.
git clone <url> – Copy a repo locally: Creates a local copy of a remote repository.
git branch -M main – Rename your branch (if needed): Renames your current branch to 'main' (a common practice).

Master these 10, and you're already interview-ready for most foundational Git questions. They cover the full cycle of creating a project, making changes, saving them, and collaborating.

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I've created a clean, beginner-friendly Git & GitHub tutorial – built specifically with students in mind. It expands on these core concepts without overwhelming you, focusing purely on what matters for practical application and interviews.

🔗 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Akmeena4u/Git-GitHub-Tutorial

⭐ Star it now — so you don't have to search for it the night before your interview. It's designed to be a quick reference guide.

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Author : Amit kumar Meena

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