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dolt-checkout:tldr:6b34c

dolt-checkout: Create new branch based on a specified commit and switch to it.
$ dolt checkout -b ${branch_name} ${commit}
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The command "dolt checkout -b ${branch_name} ${commit}" is used in the Dolt version control system to create a new branch and switch to that branch at a specific commit.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "dolt": Refers to the Dolt executable or command-line interface (CLI).
  • "checkout": Refers to the action of switching branches or commits.
  • "-b ${branch_name}": Specifies the creation of a new branch with the given name. "${branch_name}" should be replaced with the desired name of the new branch.
  • "${commit}": Specifies the specific commit at which the new branch should be created. "${commit}" should be replaced with the hash or unique identifier of the commit.

To summarize: This command creates a new branch with the given name at the specified commit in the Dolt repository and switches to that branch.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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