Git Pull Commands
Overview
The git pull command is used to fetch and integrate changes from a remote repository into your local repository. This command combines git fetch and git merge, automatically merging the fetched changes into the current branch. This document covers the basic and advanced usage of git pull.
Basic Pull
git pull
Fetches changes from the configured upstream branch and merges them into the current branch.
Example
This command fetches and merges changes from the upstream branch of the current branch.
git pull <remote> <branch>
Fetches changes from a specific remote branch and merges them into the current branch.
Example
This command fetches and merges changes from the main branch of the origin remote into the current branch.
Pull with Rebase
git pull --rebase
Fetches changes from the configured upstream branch and rebases the current branch on top of them instead of merging.
Example
This command fetches changes from the upstream branch and rebases the current branch on top of them.
git pull --rebase <remote> <branch>
Fetches changes from a specific remote branch and rebases the current branch on top of them.
Example
This command fetches changes from the main branch of the origin remote and rebases the current branch on top of them.
Specifying a Rebase Strategy
git pull --rebase=interactive
Uses interactive rebase during the pull operation.
Example
This command fetches changes from the upstream branch and allows you to interactively rebase the current branch on top of them.
Pull with Auto-stash
git pull --autostash
Stashes local changes before pulling and re-applies them after the pull.
Example
This command stashes any local changes, pulls changes from the upstream branch, and then reapplies the stashed changes.
Pulling Specific Commits
git pull --depth <depth>
Fetches only the specified number of commits from the remote repository.
Example
This command fetches only the latest commit from the remote repository.
Fetch and Merge
git fetch and git merge
Fetches changes from a remote repository and merges them into the current branch in two separate steps.
Example
This sequence of commands fetches changes from the main branch of the origin remote and merges them into the current branch.
Summary
The git pull command is a convenient way to fetch and integrate changes from a remote repository. It can be customized to suit different workflows, such as using rebase instead of merge or stashing changes before pulling. For more detailed information on each command, refer to the official Git documentation.