How to Create a New Branch in Git

Here's how to create a new branch in Git and push it to GitHub to that branch.

For example, your new branch name is development.

1. Check Current Branch

git branch

2. Create a New Branch and Switch to It

git checkout -b development

Or using the newer Git version:

git switch -c development

3. Confirm You Are on the New Branch

git branch

Active branch is usually marked with an asterisk (*), for example:

* development
  main

4. Add File Changes

git add .

5. Commit Changes

git commit -m "Initial commit on development branch"

6. Push the New Branch to GitHub

git push -u origin development

After running this command, the development branch will automatically appear in your GitHub repository.

💡 Tip: For subsequent pushes on the same branch, you don't need to type the full command again. Just use:

git push

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Full Workflow Example:

git checkout -b development
git add .
git commit -m "Update project"
git push -u origin development