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How to use git to push the changes you made back to the source code
This is a step by step tutorial that shows how to use git to push the changes you made back to the source code
Sopiriye Jamabo
Published on February 21, 2024

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One of the fundamental aspects of using Git for version control is the ability to push your changes back to the source code repository. This process ensures that your updates and contributions are integrated into the main codebase, enabling collaboration and maintaining a centralized history of changes. In this guide, we'll explore the steps involved in pushing your changes to the source code repository in Git.

Step 1: Check Status Before pushing your changes, it's essential to ensure that your local repository is up to date with the latest changes from the remote repository. Begin by navigating to your project directory in the terminal and executing the following command:

shell
git status

This command provides an overview of the changes you've made and whether your branch is ahead of the remote repository.

Step 2: Add and Commit Changes If there are any untracked or modified files, you need to stage and commit them before pushing. Use the following commands to add your changes to the staging area and commit them with a descriptive message:

shell
git add .
git commit -m "Your commit message"

Ensure that your commit message provides clear and concise information about the changes you've made.

3.Type in the terminal it `remote -v`. If the repository's URL is already listed you can skip "git remote add origin url". In "git push -f " don't use "-f" because it's going to overwrite changes made by other people. First do "git pull origin master" and fix the conflicts, then make a pull request to the owner.

shell
git remote add origin url(in url add the address of your repository)
git remote -v
git push -f
git push origin master

If you haven’t connected Github using visual studio code, you can follow my tutorial to learn

https://blog-three-teal-97.vercel.app/blog/pushing-your-code-to-github-using-visual-studio-code

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