How to create new branch in github

To create a new branch in 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>
3. Replace <branch-name> with the name you want to give your new branch.
4. To switch to the new branch, use the following command: git checkout <branch-name>
5. To push the new branch to GitHub, use the following command: git push -u 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>
3. Replace <branch-name> with the name you want to give your new branch.
4. To switch to the new branch, use the following command: git checkout <branch-name>
5. To push the new branch to GitHub, use the following command: git push -u origin <branch-name>

Tips:

• You can also use git checkout -b <branch-name> to create a new branch and switch to it in one step.
• Make sure to replace <branch-name> with a unique and descriptive name for your new branch.
• You can also use git branch --list to list all the branches in your repository, including the new one you just created.
• If you want to create a new branch from a specific commit, you can use git branch <branch-name> <commit-hash>.