Git is not just for version control; it's a powerful tool that can be used for a variety of interactive tasks. In this guide, we'll explore some of the most useful interactive commands in Git.

Quick Start

Here's a list of some common interactive Git commands:

  • git bisect: Helps you find the commit that introduced a bug.
  • git grep: Allows you to search for text within your repository.
  • git rebase -i: Offers an interactive way to edit commits.

1. Git Bisect

Finding the commit that introduced a bug can be a nightmare. git bisect can help you find it quickly.

git bisect start
git bisect good <commit-hash>
git bisect bad <commit-hash>
git bisect run <command>

2. Git Grep

Need to find a file or a line in your repository? git grep is your friend.

git grep <pattern>

3. Git Rebase -i

git rebase -i allows you to edit the commits in your current branch.

git rebase -i <commit-hash>

You can then change the pick to edit for the commit you want to modify.

4. Images in Git

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Git has a variety of features, including image management. You can use git ls-tree to list all the files in a commit, including images.

git ls-tree <commit-hash>

Learn More

For more information on Git, check out our comprehensive guide on Git Basics.

This guide provides a basic overview of Git's interactive commands. For more advanced usage, consider exploring Git Pro.