git switch

SafeSwitch branches (modern)

git switch <branch>

The branch half of checkout: switch, or create-and-switch with -c. File restores moved to git restore.

Examples

git switch -c feature/loginCreate and switch

Syntax

git switch [-c] <branch>

Before you run it

Mind uncommitted changes when switching.

Used when you see

Stuck in detached HEAD

Create a branch to keep your workgit switch -c rescue branches off right here.

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Related commands

git switch / checkoutSwitch branch
git branchBranches
git restoreRestore files

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