Introduction
Git allows sharing branches between repositories instead of sharing a single changeset. In this chapter, we will learn about the set of commands responsible for the syncing process. Detailed information about each command is available on the following pages.
git remote
The git remote command is designed for creating, viewing, and removing connections to other repositories. By default, it lists all remote connections that have previously been stored.
git fetch
The git fetch command is used to download commits, files, and references from the remote repository into the local repository. It displays what other members of the team have been working on. Both git fetch and git pull are used for downloading content from the remote repository. The git fetch command just shows the progression of the central history, while the git pull command not only downloads the new content but also directly integrates it into the current working copy.
git push
The git push command is used to upload the content of the local repository to the remote repository. If git fetch imports the content to the local branches, git push exports it to the remote branches. After the changes are made in the local repository, you can invoke git push to share the modifications with other members of the team. The git push command is one of the commands involved in the "syncing" process. These commands operate on remote branches configured via git remote.
git pull
The git pull command fetches and downloads content from the remote repository and integrates changes into the local repository. By default, git pull combines git fetch with git merge, though it can be configured to use git rebase instead. It is one of the commands taking part in the syncing process.
Practice
What are the correct statements about the syncing commands in Git as described in the W3Docs Git Tutorial?