How Can I Rename a Local Git Branch?
To rename a local Git branch, you can use the following steps:
Step 1: Checkout a New Branch
First, make sure you're not on the branch you want to rename:
git checkout <branch-to-rename>
Step 2: Rename the Branch
You can then rename the branch using the -m option of git branch:
git branch -m <new-branch-name>
Replace <new-branch-name> with the desired name for your branch.
Step 3: Push the Renamed Branch (Optional)
If the branch has already been pushed to a remote repository and others are using it, you'll likely want to push the changes to the remote repository as well. You can use the following command to do that:
git push origin -u <new-branch-name>
This command sets the upstream branch for the new branch and pushes it to the remote repository, effectively renaming the branch remotely as well.
Notes:
- Renaming a branch is a local operation until you push the changes to the remote repository.
- Renaming the branch locally will not automatically update any pull requests, issues, or references to the old branch name. You'll need to manually update those references if necessary.
- If the branch is checked out, you cannot rename it directly. You need to checkout a different branch first, then rename the branch.
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