How to switch between Git branches?

To switch between Git branches, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open your Git terminal or command prompt.
  2. Use the command git branch to list all the branches in your repository. The current branch you are on will be highlighted with an asterisk (*) beside it.
  3. Identify the branch you want to switch to.
  4. Use the command git checkout <branch-name> to switch to the desired branch. Replace <branch-name> with the name of the branch you want to switch to.
  5. Git will notify you that you have switched to the desired branch. You can use the git branch command again to verify that you are now on the new branch.

Alternatively, you can use the single command git checkout -b <branch-name> to switch to a branch that does not exist yet. This command will create a new branch with the specified name and switch to it simultaneously.

Note: Before switching branches, make sure to save any changes you have made in the current branch, as uncommitted changes may cause conflicts when switching.