How to create a new branch on github

To create a new branch on GitHub, you can follow these steps:

Using the GitHub Web Interface:

  1. Log in to your GitHub account and navigate to your repository.
  2. Click on the "Code" button to view the repository's code.
  3. Click on the "Branch" dropdown menu at the top of the page.
  4. Click on "New branch" from the dropdown menu.
  5. Enter a name for your new branch in the "Branch name" field. You can also choose a base branch from the dropdown menu.
  6. Click on the "Create branch" button to create the new branch.

Using the Command Line:

  1. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to your local repository directory.
  2. Use the following command to create a new branch: git branch <branch-name>
    • Replace <branch-name> with the name you want to give your new branch.
  3. To switch to the new branch, use the following command: git checkout <branch-name>
  4. To push the new branch to GitHub, use the following command: git push origin <branch-name>

Using Git Bash:

  1. Open Git Bash and navigate to your local repository directory.
  2. Use the following command to create a new branch: git branch <branch-name>
    • Replace <branch-name> with the name you want to give your new branch.
  3. To switch to the new branch, use the following command: git checkout <branch-name>
  4. To push the new branch to GitHub, use the following command: git push origin <branch-name>

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