To create and apply Git patches, you can follow these steps:
Creating a Git Patch: a. Make sure you have the changes you want to include in the patch committed and pushed to your local Git repository. b. Use the following command to create a patch file:
git format-patch <commit-range>
Replace <commit-range> with the range of commits you want to include in the patch. You can specify a commit range using commit IDs or branch names.
c. This command will generate one or more patch files with a .patch extension, each representing a separate commit in the specified range.
Applying a Git Patch: a. Place the patch file(s) in the root directory of the repository or wherever you want to apply the patch. b. Use the following command to apply a patch:
git apply <patch-file>
Replace <patch-file> with the name of the patch file you want to apply.
c. If the patch applies successfully, you can commit the changes using the regular Git commit workflow.
Note: Git patches are plain text files that contain the changes introduced by a commit. They can be used to transfer changes between repositories or to collaborate with others who do not have direct access to your repository.