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Git Command Execution

This guide explains how to correctly execute Git commands in a technical workflow. It assumes no prior knowledge and is intended for users who want to understand how Git interacts with local and remote repositories.

How Git Commands Work

  • Local Context: When you run commands like git pull or git push, Git acts on the repository in your current working directory.
  • Multiple Projects: If you have multiple project folders (e.g., project1, project2), running git pull in each folder will only affect that folder's repository.
  • Git Objects: Each repository maintains its own commits, branches, and tags in its .git directory.

Best Practice

Always navigate to the correct project folder in your terminal before running Git commands. This ensures you are working with the intended repository and remote.

Example

Navigate to your project folder and run a Git command:

cd path/to/project1
git pull

This will pull changes for project1 only. Repeat for other projects as needed.

Summary

Git commands operate on the repository in your current directory. Always check your location before executing commands to avoid mistakes.