How can I use git checkout to extract one file and replace it with another?

235 Asked by Chandralekhadebbie in Devops , Asked on Dec 5, 2023

I am collaborating with a team that is working on a software project using Git and GitHub. As a member of the team, I am assigned the task of using “git checkout’’ to extract the “app.js” file from the “development” branch and then replace it with the “master” branch. What should be the commands for me to do so?

Answered by Chloe Burgess

In the context of a DevOps environment you perform a git checkout file from another branch by using the ffollowing several steps:-

1. Identify the files

First, you will need to identify the file (app.js in your case) in the “development” branch.

2. Use git checkout to retrieve the files by using the command

  “ git checkout master”

3. Move the file to the master branch by using the command

  “ git checkout development – path/to/app.js”

4. Testing and validating

After extracting the “app.js” from the development branch and replacing it with the master branch, ensure that it works correctly under the master branch. Validate itsfunctionalities to avoid issues.

How can I use git checkout to extract one file and replace it with another?

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