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Push Branch to GitHub

? Push Branch to GitHub

? Quick Overview

Pushing a branch uploads your local work to GitHub so it can be backed up, shared, and collaborated on.

? Key Concepts

  • Local branch vs remote branch
  • Remote repository (origin)
  • Upstream tracking
  • Tags and releases

? Syntax / Theory

Pushing transfers committed changes from your local repository to a remote one.

? View Code Example
// Push a local branch to a remote repository
git push origin feature-xyz

? Live Output / Explanation

The branch feature-xyz becomes available on GitHub for others to view or merge.

? Interactive Example

? View Code Example
// Set upstream so future push/pull commands are shorter
git push -u origin feature-xyz

? Use Cases

  • Team collaboration
  • Remote backups
  • CI/CD workflows
  • Open-source contributions

? Tips & Best Practices

  • Commit changes before pushing
  • Pull latest updates first
  • Use meaningful branch names

? Try It Yourself

  • Create and push a new branch
  • Push all branches at once
  • Push tags to GitHub