CodeStart a feature branch
git switch main
git pull
git switch -c improve-headerGit Cheatsheet
Use this Git cheatsheet when you need the right command quickly: status checks, staging, commits, branches, remotes, safe undo workflows and everyday version-control examples.
Quick reference
Everyday commands
Check status
git statusSee changed, staged and untracked files.
Stage files
git add .Stage all current changes.
Commit
git commit -m "Message"Save staged changes with a short message.
View history
git log --oneline --graphCompact branch history.
Branches and remotes
Create branch
git switch -c feature-nameSwitch branch
git switch mainPull latest
git pullPush branch
git push -u origin feature-nameUndo safely
Unstage file
git restore --staged file.tsDiscard file changes
git restore file.tsAmend commit
git commit --amendRevert commit
git revert <commit>Inspect and compare
Working diff
git diffStaged diff
git diff --stagedShow commit
git show <commit>Find branches
git branch --allStash and recovery
Stash tracked work
git stash push -m "context"List stashes
git stash listApply safely
git stash apply stash@{0}Recover reference
git reflogFind recent HEAD movements before recovery.
Examples
CodeCommit a focused change
git status
git add src/components/Header.tsx
git commit -m "Improve header navigation"CodeReview before pushing
git status
git diff --staged
git log --oneline origin/main..HEADGit FAQ
What is included in the Git cheatsheet?
Git Cheatsheet includes quick reference sections, practical examples, common mistakes, tips and links to related DevKitYard tools.
Is the Git cheatsheet interactive?
This cheatsheet is a static quick reference focused on concise commands, syntax and examples.
When should I use this Git reference?
Use it when you need to recall syntax, compare common patterns or avoid mistakes without opening a long tutorial.
What should I use after reading this cheatsheet?
Use related DevKitYard tools such as Gitignore Generator, Text Diff Checker when you need to format, validate, generate or inspect real output.