Creating a new branch in GitHub is a common task when you're working on features or bug fixes without disturbing the main codebase.
Whether you're collaborating with teammates or managing your own projects, branches help you keep things organized.
In this quick guide, learn how to create a branch in GitHub step by step, with a demo to show you exactly how it's done.
Steps to follow:
1. Open 'Terminal' and navigate to your local Git repository.
2. To create a new branch, run the command 'git branch [branch name]'.
3. To check out a branch, run this command: 'git checkout [branch name]'.
4. At any time, you can easily check which branch you're on directly in VS Code.
5. You can quickly create and switch to a new branch in one step using a shortcut. Just run the command 'git checkout -b [branch-name]'.
That's it!
You have successfully created a new branch on GitHub.
By creating branches, you can experiment freely and isolate your changes, which keeps your main project stable.
Now that you know how to create a branch, you're set to start working on new features or fixes without worrying about breaking anything.
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