Git Basics: Working with Remote Repositories

Local repositories are great, but the real collaboration happens when you connect to a remote like GitHub or GitLab.

Adding a Remote

git remote add origin https://github.com/username/repo.git

Pushing Your Code

Send your commits to the remote:

git push -u origin main

The -u flag sets up tracking, so future pushes only need git push.

Pulling Changes

Get updates from your team:

git pull origin main

The Complete Workflow

Here’s a typical day with Git:

1. git pull - Get latest changes
2. git checkout -b feature/my-task - Create feature branch
3. Work, commit, repeat
4. git push -u origin feature/my-task - Push your branch
5. Create a Pull Request on GitHub
6. Merge after review

That’s it! You now know the fundamentals of Git. Practice these commands daily and they’ll become second nature.